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Bacteria

CAS number
No CAS number
Also known as
Bacteria (by GC-FAME) · Bacteria (in air) · See individual species

UK workplace exposure limits

Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
NIOSH 0800
Bioaerosol Sampling (Indoor Air)
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Active (pump) BioStage bioaerosol impactor varies 225-9611
NIOSH 0801
Aerobic bacteria by GC -FAME
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Active (pump) BioStage bioaerosol impactor GC-FID 225-9611
Non-agency 48
Bacteria in air
Active (pump) BioSampler varies 225-9595
225-9598A

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 Ltd (UK), Hazard Search, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab); SKC Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)