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Chemical Respiratory Guide


Chemical Agent
CAS Number
Chemical Respiratory Chart

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Chemical NameCAS NumberFilter TypeSuggested ProductTLV(t) PEL(o)IDLHComments
Silica-Amorphous, Precipitated Silica and Silica Gel*112926-00-8
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
20 mppcf (o) or
80 mg/m3 (o)
---------------
%SiO2
3000 mg/m3
Tellurium* & Compounds, Dusts & Mists (Except Hexafluoride) (as Te)*13494-80-9
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
0.1 mg/m3 (o)(t)*
{water based mists}
25 mg/m3*Except Hydrogen Telluride
Silica-Crystalline (Cristobalite* & Tridymite?)*14464-46-1, ?15468-32-3
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
(Cristobalite only)
0.025 mg/m3 (t)
(Respirable);
(o)respirable fraction use
1?2 the value calculated
from the formulas (applies to
quartz for cristabolite & tridymite.)
25 mg/m3t-A2
Silica-Crystalline; Quartz**14808-60-7
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
0.25 mg/m3 (t)* quartz
10 mg/m3 (o)*
-----------------
%SiO2+2
or 250 mppcf (o)*
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%SiO2+5
or 30 mg (o)/m3**
----------------------
%SiO2+2
50 mg/m3
(Crystalline quartz)
t-A2
*Respirable dust
**Total dust
Manganese*, Dust & Inorganic Compounds (as Mn)*7439-96-5NEZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
5 mg/m3 (c)-(o);
0.2 mg/m3 (t)
500 mg/m3
(as Mn)
ACGIH NIC to .03mg/m3 respirable fraction
Rhodium, Metal* and Insoluble Compounds, Dusts and Mists (as Rh)*7440-16-6
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
0.1 mg/m3(o);
1 mg/m3 (t)
{water-based}
100 mg/m3
(as Rh)
t-A4
Thallium*, Elemental and Soluble Compounds (as Ti)*7440-28-0NEZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
0.1 mg/m3 (o);
0.02 mg/m3 (t)*
-skin-
15 mg/m3 (as Ti)Measured as inhalable fraction and vapors
Tungsten*, & Insoluble Compounds (as W)*7440-33-7NEZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
5 mg/m3 (t);
10 mg/m3 (s)-(t)
Antimony* & Compounds (as Sb), Dusts & Mists*7440-36-0
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
0.5mg/m3 (o)(t)
{water based mists}
50mg/m3 (as Sb)
Arsenic, Elemental & Inorganic Compounds (except Arsine) (as As)*7440-38-2NRP1002730N100
2360P100
8940/8990
7940/7990
0.01mg/m3 (o)(t)5mg/m3*See 29CFR1910.1018; O-Ca; t-A1; substance for which an ACGIH BEI exists

EXPLANATION OF GUIDE FORMAT


  • OSHA PermissibleExposure Limits (PEL)
  • American Conference of GovernmentalIndustrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
  • Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
  • ChemicalAbstracts Service (CAS)
  • IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health)<
  • LEL (Lower Explosion

Filter Type

  • "N" means Dusts and Non-Oil Based Mists
  • "R" means Dusts, and Oil and Non-Oil Based Mists with time restrictions
  • "P" means Dusts and Oil and Non-Oil Based Mists, extended life for Dusts and Non-Oil Based Mists
  • "AM" means Ammonia/Methylamine
  • "AG" means Acid Gas
  • "FORM" means Formaldehyde
  • "OV" means Organic Vapor
  • "OV/AG" means Organic Vapor/Acid Gas
  • "MULTI" means Multi Gas/Vapor
  • "95" means 95% efficient
  • "99" means 99% efficient
  • "100" means 99.97% efficient
  • "/" means OR. For example, 8970/8940 means you may use either filter.
  • "FF" means full face respirator; 9000 is sugg

TLV(t) PEL(o)

  • An "o" next to exposure limit indicates it is an OSHA PEL.
  • A "t" indicates it is an ACGIH TLV.
  • A"c"indicates that it is a ceiling valuewhich refers to the concentrationthat should not be exceeded at anytime during work exposure.
  • An"s" appears next to a limit this indicates that it is a short termexposure limit (STEL
  • A "skin" designation indicates that the substance can be absorbed throughthe skin, eyes or mucous membranes and appropriate measures must betaken to avoid absorption.
  • A "SEN" indicates TLV-confirmed potential for worker sensitization as a resultof dermal contact and/or inhalation exposure based on the weightof scientific evidence.
Comments list any additional points that should be noted.
ACGIH designates carcinogens as follows:
  • TLV-A1 (t-A1): Confirmed Human Carcinogen
  • TLV-A2 (t-A2): Suspected Human Carcinogen
  • TLV-A3 (t-A3): Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans
  • TLV-A4 (t-A4): Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
  • TLV-A5 (t-A5): Not Suspected as a Human Carcinogen
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