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Chemical Sampling Information
Ferrovanadium Dust
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Ferrovanadium Dust

IMIS: 1267

CAS: 12604-58-9

Other CAS: 11147-86-7

NIOSH: RTECS LK2900000

DESCRIPTION:

Dark, odorless solid particles.
VP: approx. 0 mm

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 1 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 1 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 1 mg/m3 TWA; 3 mg/m3 STEL

NIOSH REL: 1 mg/m3 TWA; 3 mg/m3 STEL

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Eye, respiratory system irritation; In animals: bronchitis, pneumonitis

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Mild (HE16)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, eyes

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
MAX V: 960 Liters   MIN V: 480 Liters   MAX F: 2.0 L/min (TWA)
MAX V: 30 Liters   MAX F: 2.0 L/min (STEL)
ANL 1: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; AAS
REF: 2 (OSHA ID-121)
SAE: 0.19
CLASS: Fully Validated
ANL A: Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma; ICP/AES
REF: 2 (OSHA ID-125G)
SAE: 0.12
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: If the filter is not overloaded, samples may be collected up to+ an 8-hour period. Analytical method does not distinguish between dust and fume. When analysis of a compound is requested, an elemental analysis is performed and reported as the compound.


Revision Date: 01/15/1993
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