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title: "Lead (7439-92-1): exposure limits and sampling — Analyt-MTC"
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Hazard search

# Lead

CAS number

7439-92-1

Also known as

Lead & inorganic compounds · Lead (by field portable XRF) · Lead (by portable ultrasound extraction/ASV) · Lead (Elements by Cellulosic Internal Capsule Sampler) · Lead (Elements by ICP Aqua Regia Ashing) · Lead (Elements by ICP HNO3 Digestion) · Lead (Elements by ICP HNO3/HClO4 Ashing) · Lead (Elements on Wipes) · Lead (ICP analysis of metal/metalloid particulates from solder operations) · Lead (in dust wipes) · Lead (in surface dust) · Lead (in workplace air) · Lead (on surfaces) · Lead, inorganic fumes & dusts (as Pb) · Lead, inorganic surface dusts (as Pb) · Pb

## UK workplace exposure limits

Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.

## Sampling methods

| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **MDHS 91/2** / Metals & metalloids by XRF / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/mdhs/pdfs/mdhs91-2.pdf) | Active (pump) | IOM with 0.8µm MCE filter | XRF | [225-70A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/haz-dust-7204-particulate-monitor/#part-225-70a) / [225-1930](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-1930) |
| **NIOSH 7082** / Lead & compounds by AAS-F / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7082.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette (or Solu-CAP cassette) | AAS-F | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-8517](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/cassette-inserts/#part-225-8517) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **NIOSH 7105** / Lead & compounds by AAS -GF / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7105.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette (or Solu-CAP cassette) | AAS-GF | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-8517](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/cassette-inserts/#part-225-8517) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **NIOSH 7300** / Elements by ICP /Perchloride Acid Ashing by ICP -AES / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7300.pdf) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | ICP-AES | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) / [225-8408](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-8408) |
| **NIOSH 7301** / Elements by ICP -AES (Aqua regia ashing) / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7301.pdf) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | ICP-AES | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-803](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/gla-5000-pvc-membrane-filters/#part-225-803) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **NIOSH 7303** | Active (pump) |  | ICP-AES | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **NIOSH 7306** / Elements by Cellulosic Internal Capsule Sampler ICP -AES / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2014-151/pdfs/methods/7306.pdf) | Active (pump) | Solu-CAP MCE Filters Preloaded in Cassettes and Cassette Holder | ICP-AES | [225-8517](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/cassette-inserts/#part-225-8517) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **NIOSH 7701** / Lead by Portable Ultrasonic Extraction/ASV / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7701.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette (or Solu-CAP cassette) | P ASV | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-8517](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/cassette-inserts/#part-225-8517) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **NIOSH 7702** / Lead by field portable XRF / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7702.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette | XRF | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **NIOSH 9100** / Lead on wipes by ICP or AAS / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/9100.pdf) | Surface | Surface wipes |  | [225-2401A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/wipe-sample-test-kit/#part-225-2401a) |
| **NIOSH 9100** |  |  | AA-F or AA-GF or ICP | [225-2414](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2414) / [225-2415](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2415) |
| **NIOSH 9102** / Elements on Wipes by ICP -AES / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/9102.pdf) | Surface | Wipes | ICP-AES | [225-2414](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2414) / [225-2415](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2415) / [225-2415A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2415a) |
| **NIOSH 9105** / Lead in dust wipes by Colorimetric screening / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/9105.pdf) | Surface | Wipe kit | SPOT | [550-001](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/full-disclosure-kit/#part-550-001) / [550-002](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/full-disclosure-kit/#part-550-002) |
| **OSHA ID 121** | Active (pump) |  | AA or AES | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **OSHA ID 121** |  |  | AA or AES | [225-24](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/smear-tabs/#part-225-24) / [225-2414](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2414) |
| **OSHA ID 125G** | Active (pump) |  | ICP-AES | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-3100](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3100) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **OSHA ID 125G** |  |  | ICP-AES | [225-2414](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2414) |
| **OSHA ID 206** | Active (pump) |  | ICP-AES | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) / [225-2413](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2413) |
| **OSHA ID-121** / Metal & metalloid particulates by AAS / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/methods/osha-id121.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in cassette |  | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **OSHA ID-121** / Metal & metalloid particulates by AA / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/methods/osha-id121.pdf) | Surface | Wipes |  | [225-2401A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/wipe-sample-test-kit/#part-225-2401a) |
| **OSHA ID-125G** / Metals & metalloid particulates by ICP / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/methods/id125g.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in cassette |  | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-3100](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3100) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **OSHA ID-125G** / Metals & Metalloid particulates by ICP / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/methods/id125g.pdf) | Surface | Wipes |  | [225-2414](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2414) / [225-2415](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2415) / [225-2415A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2415a) |
| **OSHA ID-206** / Metal & metalloid particulates from solder operations by ICP / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/methods/osha-id206.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette |  | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) |
| **ASTM D6785** / Lead by AAS / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.astm.org/Standards/D6785.htm) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in IOM | AAS-F | [225-1930](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-1930) / [225-70A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/haz-dust-7204-particulate-monitor/#part-225-70a) |
| **ASTM E 1792** |  |  | varies | [225-2414](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/ghost-wipes/#part-225-2414) |
| **BS ISO 15202-1: 2020** / Determination of metals and metalloids in airborne particulate matter by ICP | Active (pump) | IOM with 0.8µm MCE filter |  | [225-70A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/haz-dust-7204-particulate-monitor/#part-225-70a) / [225-1930](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-1930) |

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)](https://www.skcltd.com/hazard-search.html); [SKC Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)](https://international.skcinc.com/sampling-guides/)
