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Silica, respirable crystalline
- CAS number
- No CAS number
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.1 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Carc: carcinogen
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 101/2 Respirable crystalline silica by IR or XRD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Cyclone with PVC filter | 225-69 225-5-25 | |
| NIOSH 7500 Crystalline silica by XRD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Cyclone & 5µm PVC filter in preloaded cassette | 225-01-02 225-803 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 7601 Crystalline silica by VIS Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Cyclone & 5µm PVC filter in preloaded cassette | 225-01-02 225-803 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 7602 Crystalline silica by IR (KBr pellet) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Cyclone & 5µm PVC filter in preloaded cassette | 225-01-02 225-803 225-1 |
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)