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Machine-made mineral fibres
- CAS number
- No CAS number
- Also known as
- Machine made mineral fibre (MMMF) (except for ceramic refractory) · Man-made mineral fibres · Mineral wool fiber · MMMF · Rock wool · Slag wool · Synthetic vitreous fibers
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 5 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 59/2 Man-made mineral fibre by PCM Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Cowled head with 0.8um MCE filter | GR + PCM | 225-54A 225-1913 |
| NIOSH 7400 Other fibres by PCM Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | 225-321 225-321A 225-1934 | |
| NIOSH 7400 Other fibres by TEM Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | 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 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)