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Chemical Sampling Information
Mercury (Aryl and Inorganic) (as Hg)
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General Description

NAME: Mercury (Aryl and Inorganic) (as Hg)

IMIS: M111

CAS: 7439-97-6

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin) Aryl -- 0.025 mg/m3 TWA (Skin); Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen) Inorganic (inc. metallic mercury)

NIOSH REL: 0.1 mg/m3 Ceiling (Skin)

Health Factors

Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 micron
MAX V: 30 Liters
MIN T: 15 Minutes   MAX F: 2.0 L/min (Ceiling)
ANL 1: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; AAS/Cold Vapor
REF: 2 (OSHA ID-145)
SAE: 0.19
CLASS: Fully Validated
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Revision Date: 01/11/1999
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