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Chemical Sampling Information
Mercaptoethanol
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General Description

NAME: Mercaptoethanol

SYNONYM(s): 2-Mercaptoethanol

IMIS: M176

CAS: 60-24-2

NIOSH: RTECS KL5600000; 34532

DOT: UN2966 Poison

Exposure Limits


Health Factors


Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Silica Gel Tube (150/75 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Methanol
MAX V: 10 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FPD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Not validated
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Revision Date: 08/24/1992
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