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Chemical Sampling Information
Grain Dust (Oats, Wheat & Barley)
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Grain Dust (Oats, Wheat & Barley)

SYNONYM(s): Grain Dust prior to 9/1/89

IMIS: G109

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 4 mg/m3 TWA; The value is for particulate matter containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica.

NIOSH REL: 4 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Tared Low Ash Polyvinyl Chloride (LAPVC) filter 5 microns
MAX V: 960 Liters   MAX F: 2.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gravimetric
REF: 11, 12
SAE: 0.10
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Field method, do not submitted sample to SLTC. Noncompliance can be based on gross weight without laboratory analysis. If the filter is not overloaded, samples may be collected up to an 8-hour period.


Revision Date: 01/11/1999
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