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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
Talc; (Containing no Asbestos Fibers)14807-96-6
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
Respirable dust*
2 mg/m3 (t);
20mppcf (o) [containing <1% quartz]
1,000 mg/m3*Particulate containing no Asbestos and <1% Crystalline Silica, t-A4
Tantalum, Metal & Oxide Dusts (as Ta)7440-25-7 (metal)
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
5 mg/m3 (o)(t)2,500 mg/m3 (as Ta)
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
Terphenyls26140-60-3
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
5 mg/m3 (c)(t)
9 mg/m3 (c)(o)
500 mg/m3OV w/ particulate filter may be suggested if heat is involved
Tetryl479-45-8
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
1.5 mg/m3 (o)(t);
-skin-
750 mg/m3
Chromium (II) Compounds - (as Cr)
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95

0.5mg/m3 (o)
250mg/m3For specific information, refer to:
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Chromium (VI) Compounds - Dusts; Water Soluble (as Cr) Includes Chromic Acid and (see also Lead and Zinc Chromate)
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
0.05mg/m3 (t);
0.005mg/m3 (o);
as Cr(VI)
0.1mg CrO3/m3 (c)-(o)
15mg/m3t-A1; Also see specific compounds. Substance for which an ACGIH BEI exists. For specific information, refer to OSHA 29CFR1910.1026
Chromium (VI) Compounds; Certain Water Insolubles (as Cr)
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
0.01mg/m3 (t);
0.005mg/m3 (o)
as Cr(VI)
15mg/m3t-A1; For specific information, refer to OSHA 29CFR1910.1026
Coal Dust
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
Respirable fraction
.4mg/m3 (t) Anthracite;
.9mg/m3 (t) Bituminous;
or 2.4 mg/m3(o)*
----------------
%SiO2+2
or
10 mg/m3(o)**
----------------
%SiO2+2
15mg/m3For specific information, refer to NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards;
*<5% SiO2 Resp.quartz fraction; **>5% SiO2 Resp. quartz fraction;
t-A4
Cotton Dust, (Raw)
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
0.2 mg/m3 (t) -
Lint free dust is
measured by vertical
elutriator; 1 mg/m3 (o) -
Respirable dust is measured
by vertical elutriator; Cotton
Waste processing operations
(of waste recycling and garnetting)
100 mg/m35x PEL maximum for disposables. See 29CFR1910.1043 for other grade of cotton If oil is present use 2740R95

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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