Environmental testing is provided according to OSHA and National CFR.
Glutaraldehyde
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OSHA Federal Register,
Section 1910.1000, 1910.1550, JCAHO: EC 1.5
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Ethylene Oxide
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OSHA:29 CFR 1910.1047,
29 CFR 1910.134[b],[d],[e] and [f]. |
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Laboratory Gases
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OSHA: CFR 1910.1000, 1910.1048
and 1910.134 [b], [d], [e] and [f]. |
Comments: Acceptable OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (in parts per million)
CHEMICAL
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TWA
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STEL
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TLV
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Ethylene Oxide
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1.0
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5.0
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1.0 TWA
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Formaldehyde
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0.75
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2.0
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0.3 STEL
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Glutaraldehyde
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N/A
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0.2
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0.2 STEL
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Acetic Acid
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10.0
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15.0
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10.0
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Xylene
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100
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150
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150 STEL
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TWA – Time Weighted Average to the employee’s average airborne exposure in any 8-hour workshift of a 40-hour work week which shall not be exceeded.
STEL – Short Term Exposure Limit. The employees 15 minute time weighted average exposure that shall not be exceeded during any part of a work day.
TLV – Threshold Limit Value. The concentration to which it is believed that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed day after day without adverse affect. |
