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Asbestos

CAS number
1332-21-4
Also known as
Asbestos ([bulk] by PLM) · Asbestos (by TEM) · Asbestos fibers · Grunerite fibers (see asbestos) · Tremolite fibers (see asbestos)

UK workplace exposure limits

Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
NIOSH 7400 Active (pump) PCM 225-321
225-326
225-321A
225-327
NIOSH 7402 Active (pump) TEM 225-327
NIOSH 9002 PLM
OSHA ID 160 Active (pump) PCM 225-321
225-326
225-321A
225-327

Methods and limits as published by their agencies and summarised by SKC; check the current method and the limit that applies to you before sampling.

Source: SKC Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)