Standard Test Method for Respirable Dust in Workplace Atmospheres Using Cyclone Samplers

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

01-10-2023

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method provides details for the determination of respirable dust concentration defined in terms of international convention in a range from 0.5 mg/m³ to 10 mg/m³ in workplace atmospheres, depending on sampling time. Specifics are given for sampling and analysis using any one of a number of commercially available cyclone samplers.

1.2The limitations on the test method are a minimum weight of 0.1 mg of dust on the filter, and a maximum loading dependent on sampler type and time of sampling. The test method may be used at higher loadings if the flow rate can be maintained constant.

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

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

1.5This 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 establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	D 22
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	7
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 4532 : 2015

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