Table 1.
OELs or limit value proposals in different countries
| Country | TWA (mg/m3) | STEL (mg/m3) |
|---|---|---|
| Germany* | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Denmark* | 0.04 | – |
| Finland | 2 | 10 (15 min average value) |
| Belgium | 2 | 10 (15 min average value) |
| Switzerland | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| USA | 5 | 10 |
| Hungary | 5 | – |
| New Zealand | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Norway | 5 | – |
| South Korea | 5 | 10 |
| Latvia | 0.5 | – |
TWA, time-weighted average is the average exposure of hazardous substances in an 8-h shift; STEL, short-term exposure limit is the acceptable average exposure over a short period of time, usually 15 min
*: Limit value proposals