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CHEMICAL NAME | METHOD # | ||
FORMULA | Molecular Weight | Chemical Abstracts Service # | RTECS # |
Method numbers are the same as those in the 3rd edition. Evaluation (Full, Partial, Unrated, N/A) is assigned as described in Method Classification of these "blue pages". Issue date reflects current version (e.g., August 15, 1994) and previous 3rd edition versions, if any. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OSHA: NIOSH: ACGIH: |
These exposure limit values are those in effect at the time of printing of the method. | PROPERTIES: | Boiling/melting points, equilibrium vapor pressure, and density help determine the sample aerosol/vapor composition. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SYNONYMS: Common synonyms for the substance. These are all listed alphabetically in the Index of Names and Synonyms ("yellow pages" in this Manual). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SAMPLING | MEASUREMENT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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APPLICABILITY: The conditions under which the method is useful, including the working range in mg/m3 (from the LOQ to the maximum sampler loading) for a stated air volume are given here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
INTERFERENCES: Compounds or conditions which are known to interfere in either sampling or measurement are listed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OTHER METHODS: Methods from the 2nd edition ("P&CAM" and "S" methods) and current methods which are related to this one, as well as similar OSHA and literature methods are keyed to REFERENCES. |
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The SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section gives safe practices to be observed during sampling and measurement. Next are the step-by-step instructions for
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