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Perlite (Pr)  

French name in the regulation: Perlite (Pr)
CAS : 83969-76-0

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 5 - 1; Pr
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: Perlite(Pr)

Analysis:

Weight measurement for respirable dusts

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

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,7 (nylon) 2,75 (GS3) 2 (PPI) L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: For sampling, the use of a particle selector is required. One commonly used selector is the cyclone. The type of cassette to be used depends directly on the cyclone model: it is mandatory to use cassette 997 with the GS-3 cyclone. As an alternative to the cyclone, the parallel particle impactor (PPI) can also be used at a flow rate of 2 L/min, with cassette 940.
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 respirable dusts

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

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,7 (nylon) 2,75 (GS3) 2 (PPI) L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: For sampling, the use of a particle selector is required. One commonly used selector is the cyclone. The type of cassette to be used depends directly on the cyclone model: it is mandatory to use cassette 997 with the GS-3 cyclone. As an alternative to the cyclone, the parallel particle impactor (PPI) can also be used at a flow rate of 2 L/min, with cassette 940.
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 respirable dusts

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

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,7 (nylon) 2,75 (GS3) 2 (PPI) L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: For sampling, the use of a particle selector is required. One commonly used selector is the cyclone. The type of cassette to be used depends directly on the cyclone model: it is mandatory to use cassette 997 with the GS-3 cyclone. As an alternative to the cyclone, the parallel particle impactor (PPI) can also be used at a flow rate of 2 L/min, with cassette 940.
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 respirable dusts

Method: IRSST - 48-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
940 Respirable impactor (PPI) 2L/min and preweighed PVC filter 37 mm, 5 µm

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,7 (nylon) 2,75 (GS3) 2 (PPI) L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: For sampling, the use of a particle selector is required. One commonly used selector is the cyclone. The type of cassette to be used depends directly on the cyclone model: it is mandatory to use cassette 997 with the GS-3 cyclone. As an alternative to the cyclone, the parallel particle impactor (PPI) can also be used at a flow rate of 2 L/min, with cassette 940.
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.