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Chemical Sampling Information
Direct Blue 6
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Direct Blue 6

IMIS: D136

CAS: 2602-46-2

NIOSH: RTECS QJ6400000; 50651

Exposure Limits
Health Factors

NTP: Suspect Human Carcinogen

IARC: Benzidine Based Dyes - Group 2A, probably carcinogenic to humans (Technical-Grade)

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Glass Fiber Filter (37 mm) without a backup pad
MAX V: 100 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UV/VIS
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated

COND: See Direct Black 38; DL for Direct Blue 6 = 0.45 ng/inj; C/P DBA

WIPE:

Yes, with Glass Fiber Filter.

BULK METHOD:

For any dye analysis, a bulk sample of the dye must be sent to the SLCAL. Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or approx. one mL. Protect samples from light and heat.


Revision Date: 08/24/1992
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