SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Calcium carbonate (particulates, respirable)
| Chemical Information | ||
Calcium carbonate (particulates, respirable) 1317-65-3 | GR | 0.03mg/sample |
| Sampling Parameters | |||
TWA | 20 - 400 L | 2500 ml/min* /2000 ml/min^ | varies |
| Important Information 2500ml/min* - flow rate for cyclone / 2000ml/min^ - flow rate for PPI; + filter is not preweighted |
SKC Sampling Equipment
Aluminum Respirable Dust Cyclone, 37-mmPart Number: 225-01-02$90.00 /EAAluminum Respirable Dust Cyclone, 37-mm.
Filter Cassette HolderPart Number: 225-1$33.00 /EAFilter Cassette Holder, accommodates two or three-piece 25 or 37-mm cassettes with or without a cyclone, clips to a worker's collar; includes 3 feet of 1/4-inch ID Tygon tubing and 25-mm adapter ring.
Filter Cassette, PVC, GLA-5000 w/Support Pad, Preweighed, 5 Dec, 5.00 µm, 37mm, 3-Piece Clear Styrene Traditional Style Cassette, Banded, 10PkPart Number: 225-8208A$49.95 /PKPreloaded PVC Filter, GLA-5000 (preweighed to 5 decimals), 5.0 µm, 37-mm, in a 3-piece clear styrene cassette, pre-banded.
Parallel Particle Impactor (PPI), Disposable, Respirable, 2 L/min, w/5.0 µm Preweighed PVC Filter, GoldPart Number: 225-3851-PW$29.95 /EAThis plastic Disposable PPI® Sampler features four impactors arranged in parallel for precise respirable dust sampling at 2 L/min that meets ISO 7708/CEN respirable criteria. It is preloaded with four porous plastic disc impaction substrates, one 37-mm 5.0-µm PVC collection filter preweighed to 5 decimals, and one cellulose support. Supplied in tamper-evident inner bag. The gold color identifies it as a 2 L/min respirable model. Single use.
AirChek TOUCH PumpPart Number: 220-5000TC$1,208.00 /EAAirChek® TOUCH AirChek Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and screwdriver set. Requires charging cradle and power supply. Connectivity to PC requires 877-93. Low flows from 5 to 500 ml/min require a low flow kit. AirChek TOUCH pumps contain Li-Ion batteries and are subject to special shipping regulations. AirChek TOUCH requires ¼-inch ID tubing.
This SKC Air Sampling Guide is a reference only to assist users in finding the method, sampling equipment, and sampling media for a specific compound. This publication is intended for general information only and should not be used as a substitute for reviewing applicable government regulations, equipment operating instructions, or legal standards. Users must consult the appropriate sampling method for the compound of interest before sampling. The sampling parameters shown here are suggestions based on the ranges or volume, flow, and time specified in the methods. It is the responsibility of the analyst performing the sampling and analysis steps to adjust the parameters so that the required detection limits can be obtained. The information contained in this document should not be construed as legal advice or opinion nor as a final authority on legal or regulatory procedures.
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