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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
Barium Sulfate7725-43-7
N
EZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
Total dust 10mg/m3 (t),
15mg/m3 (o);
Respirable fraction 5mg/m3 (o)
Total dust containing no Asbestos and <1% Crystalline Silica
Benzene71-43-2OV8100
7100
1 ppm (o);
5 ppm (s)-(o);
0.5 ppm (t);
2.5 (s)-(t)
-skin-
500 ppmt-A1. Change cartridge every shift.
See table Z-2 and 29CFR1910.1028;
O-Ca; 1/2 mask allowed with constant monitoring. Substance for which an ACGIH BEI exists.
Benzoyl Peroxide94-36-0OV/N8100+8910
7100+8910
5mg/m3 (o)(t)1,500mg/m3t-A4
Benzyl Chloride100-44-7FF-OV/AG9001/2/3+
7300/7600
1 ppm (o)(t)10 ppmt-A3
Add particulate prefilter if particulate is present
Beryllium & Compounds (as Be)7440-41-7NRP1002730N100
2360P100
8940/8990
7940/7990
0.002mg/m3 (o)(t)
0.005mg/m3 (c)-(o);
0.01 mg/m3 (c)-(t) [0.025mg/m3 for
30 min. peak/8 hr. shift (c)-(o)]
4mg/m3t-A1; ACGIH NIC to 0.0005 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction), 0.0002 STEL/CEIL (inhalable fraction) SEN, Skin.
Biphenyl92-52-4OV/N8100+8910
7100+8910
0.2 ppm (o)(t)100mg/m3
Bismuth Telluride un-doped, as Bi 2 Te 31304-82-1NEZ22/EZ23N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
Total dust 15mg/m3 (o) 10mg/m3 (t);
Respirable fraction 5mg/m3 (o)
t-A4
Borates, compounds, Inorganic12179-04-3, 1303-96-4, 1330-43NEZ22/EZ22N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
2.0mg/m3 (t) inhalable
6.0mg/m3 (s)-(t) inhalable
Boron Oxide1303-86-2NEZ22/EZ22N95
2200/2300N95
2600/2700N95
Total Dust
10mg/m3 (t),15mg/m3 (o)
2,000mg/m3
Bromine7726-95-6FF-OV/AG9001/2/3+
7300/7600
0.1 ppm (o)(t)
0.2 ppm (s)-(t)
3 ppm

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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