Hazard search
Polyvinyl chloride (inhalable)
- CAS number
- 9002-86-2
- Also known as
- Polyvinyl chloride (respirable) · Polyvinylchloride (inhalable dust) · Polyvinylchloride (respirable dust) · PVC
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ | Polyvinyl chloride (inhalable) |
| 8-hour TWA | 4 mg/m³ | Polyvinyl chloride (respirable) |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 14/4 General inhalable or respirable dusts by gravimetric analysis (respirable) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM & foam (or cyclone) with GF filter | GR | 225-70A 225-772 225-69 225-58F |
| MDHS 14/4 General inhalable or respirable dusts by gravimetric analysis (total inhalable) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM with GF filter | GR | 225-70A 225-58F |
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)