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Bismuth telluride, Undoped  

French name in the regulation: Bismuth, tellure de, Non dopé
CAS : 1304-82-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 10 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1C : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Bismuth telluride, Undoped

Analysis:

Weight measurement for total dusts

Method: IRSST - 48-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
902 Preweighed PVC filter, 37 mm, 5 µm

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Principle: Gravimetric measurement (Grav)
Precision (%): 4,0
Minimum reported value: 25 µg
Remarks: Additional information is available in Info-Labo 1991-03. The weight measurement method for dusts is by definition non-specific.
IRSST. "Poussière totale". Méthode 48-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1998.

Weight measurement for total dusts

Method: IRSST - 48-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
914 PVC filter, 25 mm, preweighed, 5 µm

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Principle: Gravimetric measurement (Grav)
Precision (%): 4,0
Minimum reported value: 25 µg
Remarks: Additional information is available in Info-Labo 1991-03. The weight measurement method for dusts is by definition non-specific.
IRSST. "Poussière totale". Méthode 48-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1998.

Weight measurement for total dusts

Method: IRSST - 48-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
997 PVC filter, 37 mm 5 µm, preweighed, 3-part

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Principle: Gravimetric measurement (Grav)
Precision (%): 4,0
Minimum reported value: 25 µg
Remarks: Additional information is available in Info-Labo 1991-03. The weight measurement method for dusts is by definition non-specific.
IRSST. "Poussière totale". Méthode 48-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1998.

Bismuth

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - ID121
Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 960 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: This substance is not analyzed by our laboratories. It might be possible that the analysis be performed by another laboratory. Please contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry (FAAS)
Remarks: A stoichiometric factor must be applied.
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual. Method ID121. Metals & metalloid particulates in workplace atmosphere, 2002.