SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Asbestos (structure number concentrations)

SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Asbestos (structure number concentrations)
Chemical Information
Asbestos (structure number concentrations)
1332-21-4
TEM
Defined as , at minimum, the counting of four asbestos structures during the TEM analysis
Sampling Parameters

TWA
C/STEL

varies

2000 ml/min

2 min (minimum)

Important Information
Bulk sample collected by microvacuum technique. For Asbestos structure number concentrations.

SKC Sampling Equipment

Microvacuum Cassette:
  1. Filter Cassette, MCE BestChek w/Support Pad, 0.45 µm, 25mm, Carbon-Filled Black Polypropylene Cassette w/2-in Spacer Cowl and Micro-Vac Nozzle, Banded, Each
    Part Number: 225-322
    $4.95 /EA
    BestChek® MCE Filter, 0.45 µm, 25-mm, for asbestos sampling, preloaded in a carbon-filled black polypropylene, conductive microvacuum cassette, assembled with 2-inch spacer cowl and Tygon nozzle for TEM analysis, and cellulose support, quality tested for low asbestos background, pre-banded.
Pumps:
  1. AirChek TOUCH Pump
    Part Number: 220-5000TC
    $1,208.00 /EA
    AirChek® 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.