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Bismuth telluride
- CAS number
- 1304-82-1
- Also known as
- Bismuth sesquitelluride · Bismuth telluride, Se-doped · Bismuth telluride, undoped (respirable dust) · Bismuth(3+) telluride · Dibismuth tritelluride
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 20 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 91/2 | Active (pump) | XRF | 225-70A 225-1930 | |
| OSHA ID 121 | Active (pump) | GR & AA or GR & AES | 225-105 225-1 225-503 225-3-01 | |
| OSHA ID-121 Metal & metalloid particulates by AAS /AES Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in cassette | 225-3-01 225-5 225-2LF 225-1 |
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)