Department of Labor Seal photos representing the workforce - digital imagery© copyright 2001 photodisc, inc.
Department of Labor Seal www.osha.gov  [skip navigational links] Search    Advanced Search | A-Z Index
Chemical Sampling Information
Methoxyflurane
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
General Description

NAME: Methoxyflurane

SYNONYM(s): 2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxyethane; Penthrane Pentran; Pentrane; 2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoroethyl methyl ether; Methflurane; Methoxflurane

IMIS: 1647

CAS: 76-38-0

NIOSH: RTECS KN7820000; 34945

DESCRIPTION:


MW: 164.97
MOLFM: C3H4C12F2O



Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL: 2 ppm Ceiling

Health Factors

IARC: Anaesthetics, volatile - Group 3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Two Charcoal Tubes in series (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Carbon Disulfide
MAX V: 10 Liters   MAX F: 0.1 L/min ANL: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Not Validated

SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):


DEVICE: Instrumentation COMPANY: Infrared Spectrophotometer
PART #: MIRAN 1A & 1B RANGE: 0.2 ppm @ 12.0 um
CLASS: Mfg
DEVICE: Instrumentation COMPANY: Infrared Spectrophotometer
PART #: MIRAN 103 RANGE: 0-10 ppm @ 12.0 um
CLASS: Mfg


Revision Date: 08/24/1992
* All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 
Back to TopBack to Top www.osha.gov www.dol.gov

Contact Us | Freedom of Information Act | Customer Survey
Privacy and Security Statement | Disclaimers
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210