Department of Labor Seal photos representing the workforce - digital imagery© copyright 2001 photodisc, inc.
Department of Labor Seal www.osha.gov [skip navigational links] Search    Advanced Search | A-Z Index
Chemical Sampling Information
Boron Tribromide
Chemical Sampling Information - Table of Contents Chemical Sampling Information - Table of Contents  Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines

General Description

NAME: Boron Tribromide

IMIS: 0381

CAS: 10294-33-4

DESCRIPTION:

Liquid.

Exposure Limits

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 1 ppm, 10 mg/m3 Ceiling

ACGIH TLV: 1 ppm, 10 mg/m3 Ceiling

NIOSH REL: 1 ppm ceiling

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Lungs---Marked (HE14) Acute Irritation-Eyes, Nose, Throat, Lungs (HE4)

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA:
Midget Fritted Glass Bubbler (MFGB) containing 10 mL 0.003 M NaHC03/0.0024 M Na2C03
MAX V: 5 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min (Ceiling)
ANL 1: Ion Chromatography; IC
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Not Validated
NOTE: Sample hydrolyzed to Bromide. Analysis for Br- follows OSHA method ID-108. Submit as a separate sample.
WIPE:
No

Chemical Sampling Information - Table of Contents Chemical Sampling Information - Table of Contents
Revision Date: 01/15/1993
* All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 
Back to TopBack to Top www.osha.gov www.dol.gov
Contact Us | Freedom of Information Act | Customer Survey
Privacy and Security Statement | Disclaimers
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210