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title: "Asbestos (1332-21-4): exposure limits and sampling"
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Hazard search

# 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

| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **NIOSH 7400** | Active (pump) |  | PCM | [225-321](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-225-321) / [225-326](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-225-326) / [225-321A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-225-321a) / [225-327](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-225-327) |
| **NIOSH 7402** | Active (pump) |  | TEM | [225-327](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-225-327) |
| **NIOSH 9002** |  |  | PLM |  |
| **OSHA ID 160** | Active (pump) |  | PCM | [225-321](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-225-321) / [225-326](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-225-326) / [225-321A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-225-321a) / [225-327](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/bestchek-asbestos-cassettes/#part-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)](https://international.skcinc.com/sampling-guides/)