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p-Aramid (respirable fibres)
- CAS number
- 26125-61-1
- Also known as
- Kevlar · para-Aramid fibre · poly-para-Phenylene terephthalamide · Twaron
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.5 ppm |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 87 Fibres in air by PCM Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Cowled head with gridded MCE filter | PCM | 225-54 225-1913 |
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)