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Chemical Sampling Information
Silica (Quartz, Total)
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Silica (Quartz, Total)

SYNONYM(s): Silica (Quartz, non-respirable) prior to 4/22/92

IMIS: S103

CAS: 14808-60-7

DESCRIPTION:

Solid.

Exposure Limits

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 250 mppcf (Calculated from formula %SiO4+5) (Mineral Dusts Table)

NIOSH REL: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA; Potential carcinogen

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Pneumoconiosis (HE10)

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

See Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)
REF: 11
NOTE: Lab does not recommend taking non-respirable (total) quartz air samples. Total quartz sample results are reported only semi-quantitatively.

WIPE:

No


Revision Date: 01/15/1993
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