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Chemical Sampling Information
Hexane, (Isomers other than n-Hexane)
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Hexane, (Isomers other than n-Hexane)

IMIS: H146

NIOSH: RTECS MN9275000; 39449

DOT: UN1208 Flammable Liquid

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 500 ppm, 1760 mg/m3 TWA; 1000 ppm, 3500 mg/m3 STEL

Health Factors

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections; 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Carbon Disulfide
ALT SOLVENT: 99:1 Carbon Disulfide:Dimethylformamide
MAX V: 5 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min (TWA)
MAX V: 3 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min (STEL)
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 1,2 (OSHA Modified NIOSH 1500)
CLASS: Partially Validated


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