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Chemical Sampling Information
2,6-Di-tert-Butyl-p-Cresol
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
General Description

NAME: 2,6-Di-tert-Butyl-p-Cresol

SYNONYM(s): BHT; Butylated hydroxy toluene

IMIS: 2683

CAS: 128-37-0

NIOSH: RTEDS GO7875000; 27354

DESCRIPTION:

Solid.



Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/m3 TWA; Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen)

NIOSH REL: 10 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

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

HEALTH EFFECTS: Explosives, Flammable (No adverse effects when Good Housekeeping + Pr (HE18)

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-7) - 13 mm XAD-7 tube (270/140 mg sections, 20/60 mesh) with Glass Fiber Filter enclosed
ANL SOLVENT: Methanol
MAX V: 100 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated


Revision Date: 12/01/1998
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