In this table, approximate wavelengths (nm) are specified below which the solvent absorbance may be unacceptable. For quantitative work, the cut-off may be set at a wavelength (L0) where the absorbance for 10 nm pathlength of the solvent exceeds 0.05 absorbance units (relative to water), i.e. A1cm>0.05. For qualitative work, it may still be feasible to work at significantly lower wavelengths and most analysts accept a cut-off based on the wavelength (L1) for A1cm > 1.0.
