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sec-Amyl acetate
- CAS number
- 626-38-0
- Also known as
- 1-Methylbutyl acetate · 2-Pentyl acetate · 2-Pentyl acetate (sec-amyl acetate) · 2-Pentyl acetate (sec-amyl acetate) (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · sec-Amyl acetate (2-pentanol acetate) · sec-Amyl acetate (2-pentyl acetate)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 50 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 270 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 100 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 541 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | 575-001 575-002 | |
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| MDHS 104 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 1450 Esters by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Sorbent Tube | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
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)