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Chemical Sampling Information
Coal Dust (<5% Si02, Respirable Fraction)
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
General Description

NAME: Coal Dust (<5% Si02, Respirable Fraction)

IMIS: 9040

CAS: 68131-74-8

DESCRIPTION:

Solid.



Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 2.4 mg/m3 TWA (Table Z-3 1910.1000)

ACGIH TLV: See Coal Dust (IMIS C131)

NIOSH REL: 2 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Pneumoconiosis (HE10)

NIOSH/OSHA/DOE Health Guideline

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   MAX F: 1.7 L/min
ANL 1: Gravimetric
REF: 11, 12
SAE: 0.10
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: If the gross weight sample yields a concentration below the standard for the air contaminant, do not submit the sample to SLTC for analysis. If a gravimetric analysis is not sufficient, submit + the filter to SLTC for XRD analysis for quartz (OSHA Method ID-142). Submit bulk sample in separate package when quartz analysis is requested.

WIPE:

No


Revision Date: 01/15/1993
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