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Resorcinol
- CAS number
- 108-46-3
- Also known as
- 1,3-Benzenediol · 1,3-Dihydroxybenzene · 3-Hydroxyphenol · Resorcine
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 46 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 20 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 92 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 104 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 5701 Resorcinol by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-7 tube | GC-FID | 226-57 224-29V |
| OSHA PV2053 Resorcinol by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-7 tube | 226-57 |
Methods and limits as published by their agencies and summarised by SKC; check the current method and the limit that applies to you before sampling.
Source: SKC Ltd (UK), Hazard Search, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab); SKC Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)