NAME: Limestone (Respirable Fraction)
SYNONYM(s): Calate; CaCO3
IMIS: L100
CAS: 1317-65-3
NIOSH: RTECS EV9580000; 23087
DESCRIPTION:
Inert sedimentary mineral, principally CaCO3 formed in marine environments by chemical or biochemical action. See also Dolomite.
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: See Dust (Respirable Nuisance) or Dust, Total
NIOSH REL: 5 mg/m3 TWA
Health Factors
HEALTH EFFECTS: Nuisance particulates accumulation in lungs (HE19) Vapors or gases (HE19) IC_CAS_NUMBEL091317-65-3
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: 400 Liters MAX F: 1.7 L/min
ANL 1: Gravimetric
REF: 11, 12
SAE: 0.10
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Field method. If the gross weight of the sample yields a concentration below the standard for the air contaminate, do not submit sample to SLTC for analysis.
ANL A: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; AAS
REF: 2 (OSHA ID-121)
CLASS: Not Validated
NOTE: An elemental analysis is performed for total Calcium and reported as the compound.
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