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title: "Tri-o-cresyl phosphate (78-30-8): sampling methods"
url: https://analyt-mtc.com/tools/hazard-search/tri-o-cresyl-phosphate-78-30-8/
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Hazard search

# Tri-o-cresyl phosphate

CAS number

78-30-8

Also known as

Tri-o-tolyl phosphate · Tri-ortho-tolyl phosphate · Triorthocresyl phosphate

## UK workplace exposure limits

| Limit | Value | Applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.1 mg/m³ |  |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.3 mg/m³ |  |

## Sampling methods

| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **NIOSH 5037** / Triorthocresyl phosphate by GC-FPD / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/5037.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in preloaded cassette | GC-FPD | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |

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)](https://www.skcltd.com/hazard-search.html); [SKC Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)](https://international.skcinc.com/sampling-guides/)