Significance and Use

This test method covers the determination of respirable dust concentration in workplace atmospheres.

Variations of the test method are in world-wide use for determining compliance relative to occupational exposure levels.

The test method may be used to verify dust control measures.

The test method may also be applied in research into health effects of dust in an occupational setting.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method provides details for the determination of respirable dust concentration defined in terms of international convention in a range from 0.5 to 10 mg/m ³ in workplace atmospheres. Specifics are given for sampling and analysis using any one of a number of commercially available cyclone samplers.

1.2 The limitations on the test method are a minimum weight of 0.1 mg of dust on the filter, and a maximum loading of 0.3 mg/m ² on the filter. The test method may be used at higher loadings if the flow rate can be maintained constant.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 This test method contains notes that are explanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements of the method.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres

D3195 Practice for Rotameter Calibration

D5337 Practice for Flow Rate Adjustment of Personal Sampling Pumps

D6062 Guide for Personal Samplers of Health-Related Aerosol Fractions

D6552 Practice for Controlling and Characterizing Errors in Weighing Collected Aerosols

D7440 Practice for Characterizing Uncertainty in Air Quality Measurements

E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids

Other International Standards

Keywords

air monitoring; respirable dust; sampling and analysis; workplace atmospheres; Dust; Health hazards; Respirable dust; Sampling air/atmospheric materials/applications; Workplace air/atmospheres;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.040.99 (Other standards related to air quality)

DOI: 10.1520/D4532-10

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ASTM D4532