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Chemical Sampling Information
Graphite, Synthetic (Respirable Fraction)
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Graphite, Synthetic (Respirable Fraction)

SYNONYM(s): NDS

IMIS: G100

CAS: 7782-42-5

DESCRIPTION:

Solid.

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 2 mg/m3 TWA (Respirable fraction)

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Nuisance particulate (Accumulation in Lungs) (HE19) IC_CAS_NUMBEL107782-42-5S

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Tared Low Ash Polyvinyl Chloride (LAPVC) 5 microns preceded by 10 mm Nylon Cyclone
MAX V: 816 Liters   MAX F: 1.7 L/min
ANL 1: Gravimetric
REF: 11, 12
SAE: 0.10
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Field method; do not submitted sample to SLTC. When standard is the same as for inert dust, noncompliance can be based on gross weight without 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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