Chemical Sampling Information
Aluminum (as Al), Metal (Respirable Fraction) |
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Field Definitions
Analytical Methods
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General Description
NAME: Aluminum (as Al), Metal (Respirable Fraction)
IMIS: A110
CAS: 7429-90-5
DESCRIPTION:
Solid.
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL: 5 mg/m³ TWA
Health Factors
IARC: Aluminum Production - Group 1, carcinogenic to humans
HEALTH EFFECTS: Explosive, Flammable, Safety (No adverse effects encountered when Good Housekeeping Practices are followed) (HE18)
NIOSH/OSHA/DOE Health Guideline
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
MEDIA: Tared Low Ash Polyvinyl Chloride (LAPVC) filter 5 microns preceded by 10 mm Nylon Cyclone
MAX V: 816 Liters MIN V: 408 Liters MAX F: 1.7 L/min
ANL 1: Gravimetric
REF: 11, 12
CLASS: Fully Validated
ANL A: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; AAS/Lithium Borate
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: Submit as a separate sample. When analysis of a compound is requested, an elemental analysis is
performed and reported as the compound. The analytical method does not distinguished between dusts and fume. If the gross weight
of the sample yields a concentration below the standard for the air contaminant, do not submit the sample to SLTC for analysis.
MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
MAX V: 816 Liters MIN V: 408 Liters MAX F: 1.7 L/min
ANL 1: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; AAS
REF: 2 (OSHA ID-121)
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Submit as a separate sample. Since this method cannot be used for samples collected on LAPVC filters,
the industrial hygienist is given the option of using either collection procedure for alpha- Alumina (Aluminum Oxide) samples.
LAPVC samples are only submitted to the laboratory if the PEL is exceeded based on a gravimetric analysis. MCEF samples are submitted
to the laboratory without any weighing of filters in the field.
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