SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Acetoin (acetyl methyl carbinol)

SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Acetoin (acetyl methyl carbinol)
Chemical Information
Acetoin (acetyl methyl carbinol)
513-86-0
GC-FID
2 ppb for 180 min TWA samples. 5 ppb for 15 min short term samples
Sampling Parameters

TWA 0.05 ppm
C/STEL

9 L
3 L

50 ml/min
200 ml/min

3 hr
15 min

SKC Sampling Equipment

Sorbent Tube:
  1. Sorbent Tube, Silica Gel, 7 x 110-mm size, 1 section, 600 mg sorbent, 20/40 mesh, 20 Sets
    Part Number: 226-183
    $237.00 /PK
    Sorbent Tube, Silica Gel, for diacetyl and Acetoin, 7 x 110-mm size, 1 section, 600 mg sorbent, 20/40 mesh, 20 sets. Meets the specifications of OSHA Methods 1012 and 1013. Two tubes are to be used in series, connected by a short piece of tubing. Tube Ends: Glass Sealed Separators: Glass Wool/Glass Fiber Filter/Glass Wool
Pumps:
  1. Pocket Pump TOUCH Pump
    Part Number: 220-1000TC
    $806.00 /EA
    Pocket Pump® TOUCH with Li-Ion battery and screwdriver. Requires charger. Requires 877-94 to use Bluetooth with PC.

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