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Synonyms: Diesel Exhaust Component; Peonol

OSHA IMIS Code Number: H135

Chemical Description and Physical Properties:

molecular weight: 166.18
melting point: 52°C

Health Factors

Health Effects: Diesel exhaust is a potential carcinogen. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin No. 50, August 1988.

Monitoring Methods used by OSHA

Primary Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method (SLC1):

  • sampling media: XAD-2 tube (80/40 mg sections, 15/50 mesh)
    analytical solvent: (90:10) Methylene Chloride/ Methanol
    maximum volume: 10 Liters
    maximum flow rate: 0.2 L/min
    current analytical method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/U
    method reference: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
    method classification: Partially Validated

Conditions: Column: C18 Mobile Phase: 76:24:0.1 Water: Acetonitrile: H3PO4 Detector Wavelength: 254 nm

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