NAME: Portland Cement (Total Dust)
SYNONYM(s):
Hydraulic cement; Cement; various trademark names are used;
Portland Cement (less than 1% Crystalline Silica) prior to 9/1/89
IMIS: 0577
CAS: 65997-15-1
NIOSH: RTECS VV8770000
DESCRIPTION:
Fine grey powder used for the manufacture of concrete.
MW:
Variable
VP:
approx. 0 mm
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS:
50 mppcf (Silicates) (Z-3)
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STANDARDS:
50 mppcf (Mineral Dusts Table)
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:
10 mg/m3 TWA; The value is for particulate matter containing no
asbestos and <1% crystalline silica.
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT: 10 mg/m3 TWA
Health Factors
SYMPTOM(s):
Eye, nose irritation; coughing, expectoration; exertional dyspnea,
wheezing, chronic bronchitis; dermatitis
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Nuisance particulate (HE19) If quartz content is less than 1%.
Irritation-Eye, Nose---Mild (HE16)
ORGAN:
Respiratory system, eyes, skin
Monitoring
SLC1:
MEDIA:
Tared Low Ash Polyvinyl Chloride (LAPVC) filter 5 microns
MAX V:
240 Liters MAX F:
1.0 L/min
ANL 1:
Gravimetric analysis followed by X-ray Diffraction
REF:
11, 12, 2 (OSHA ID-207)
CLASS:
Fully Validated
NOTE:
Gravimetric analysis is field method for determining compliance with Portland Cement (Total Dust) standard. Confirmation of Portland Cement is performed using method ID-207. Submit samples to SLTC if gravimetric analysis indicates > 10 mg/m3. If filter is not overloaded, samples may be collected up to an 8-hour period. Submit bulk sample in separate mailing container at time air samples are submitted.
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