ASTM D6494-99(2004)e1
Historical Standard: ASTM D6494-99(2004)e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Asphalt Fume Particulate Matter in Workplace Atmospheres as Benzene Soluble Fraction
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ASTM D6494
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of asphalt fume particulate matter(as benzene soluble fraction) and total particulate matter weight in workplace atmospheres using a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filter methodology.
1.2 This procedure has been adapted from NIOSH Method 5023 (withdrawn prior to 4th edition (1994) and replaced in 1998 with NIOSH Method 5042) and OSHA Method 58 to reduce the level of background contamination providing better reproducibility.
1.3 This procedure is compatible with high flow rate personal sampling equipment-0.5 to 2.0 L/min. It can be used for personnel or area monitoring.
1.4 The sampling method develops a time-weighted average (TWA) sample and can be used to determine short-term exposure limit (STEL).
1.5 The applicable concentration range for the TWA sample is from 0.2 to 2.0 mg/m 3 .
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For more specific precautionary statements, see Section .
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Methods
OSHAMethod58 Coal Tar Pitch VolatilesNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Manual of Analytical Methods
NIOSHMethod5042 Benzene --Soluble Fraction and Total Particulate (Asphalt Fume)ASTM Standards
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
Keywords
air monitoring; asphalt fume; benzene soluble fraction; sampling and analysis; workplace atmospheres; Asphalt fume particulate; Benzene--atmospheric analysis; Benzene soluble fraction; Workplace air/atmospheres;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.040.30 (Workplace atmospheres)
DOI: 10.1520/D6494-99R04E01
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