In particular, ACGIH provides an explanation of the use of TLVs and access to documentation. While the exact short and long term carbon monoxide levels recommended by ASHRAE, OSHA, NIOSH and other organizations differ, the consensus is that. Vol. 200 ppm or greater will cause physical symptoms and is fatal in hours. Permission must be requested from ACGIH to reproduce the TLVs and BEIs. Note: This table only includes occupational exposure limits (OELs) for substances listed in the OSHA Z-1 Table. If levels inside a building are detected greater than 100 ppm, the building should be evacuated until the source is identified and corrected. SHRAE in its 62-1989 standard recommends 20 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of outdoor air per occupant for offices. 10 min once only if no other measurable exposure occurs. Acute health effects: Hypersensitive or allergic reactions; skin rashes; eye, respiratory and mucous membrane irritation; odor annoyance. Investigators may need to discuss the operation of the ventilation system with building engineers and perform ventilation testing to determine proper fresh air intake. The HRT or Regional Offices may be contacted if sampling is to be initiated and for interpretation of the results. Some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans. Sources: X-ray development equipment, silicone caulking compounds. To illustrate the formula prescribed in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section, consider the following exposures: Substituting in the formula, we have: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Feb. 1989. Collect screening samples using detector tubes or direct reading instruments. The TLVs and BEIs are copyrighted by ACGIH and are not publicly available. Use low level detector tubes (0-2000 ppm) or portable infrared spectrometers to screen for indoor carbon dioxide levels. (c) The CAS number is for information only. Screening samples for airborne contaminants should be collected for formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and VOC's which are common potential sources of contamination. New Jersey: Noyes Data Corp. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). In addition, the concept of lowering "total VOC" (TVOC) does not always assure safer products because the individual VOCs that make up TVOC can vary widely in their toxicity. Substituting this information in the formula, we have During the walkaround inspection, professional judgment must be exercised to determine if samples should be collected to evaluate potential sources and potential contaminants including gases, vapors, and particulates. Cal/OSHA sets a TWA at 25 ppm, and a ceiling at 200 ppm. Sources: Paints, cleaning compounds, moth-balls, glues, photocopiers, "spirit" duplicators, signature machines, silicone caulking materials, insecticides, herbicides, combustion products, asphalt, gasoline vapors, tobacco smoke, dried out floor drains, cosmetics and other personal products. Sources: Cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco. Permission must be requested from ACGIH to reproduce the TLVs and BEIs. These include averaging periods, size selective measures and similar information. 1910.1000 (d) (2) (i) Samet, J. M., et al. The combined effects of multiple, low-level air contaminants have not been investigated thoroughly and may be a cause of the problem. Adopted by ACGIH with Intended Changes. Sampling methods and equipment are covered in. Sampling and Analytical Methods, Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance, OSHA Technical Manual (OTM) - Section III: Chapter 2. Table Z-2. 5, International Indoor . OSHA enforces these limits under section 5 (a) (2) of the OSH Act. Since ACGIH TLVs and BEIs are based solely on health factors, there is no consideration given to economic or technical feasibility. Where: Using room fans to improve mixing and dilution of pollutants. 1987. Sources: Tobacco smoke, fossil-fuel engine exhausts, improperly vented fossil-fuel appliances. (n) See Table Z2 for the exposure limits for any operations or sectors where the exposure limits in 1910.1024 are stayed or otherwise not in effect. OSHA's annotated PELs tables include a side-by-side comparison of OSHA PELs, Cal/OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and ACGIH TLVs. 3, 2006; 71 FR 36008, June 23, 2006.]. Cincinnati: NIOSH. Key signs or symptoms associated with exposure to VOCs include: conjunctival irritation nose and throat discomfort headache allergic skin reaction dyspnea declines in serum cholinesterase levels nausea emesis epistaxis fatigue dizziness Miscellaneous Inorganic Gases. Factors to be evaluated include inside and outside contamination sources; the HVAC system, e.g., location of air source, contamination, and proper operation; and occupational contributors, such as those listed in Appendix III:2-1. See Important Note on ACGIH TLVs, which is also reprinted with permission from ACGIH. L is the exposure limit for that substance specified in subpart Z of 29 CFR part 1910. NIOSH has a TWA REL of 10,000 ppm with a 10-minute 30,000-ppm ceiling limit; however, NIOSH (Ex. Other substances8-hour Time Weighted Averages. Additional longer-term quantitative procedures are available from the HRT if required. These symptoms often disappear when the employee leaves the workplace. 1,000-2,000 ppm: level associated with complaints of drowsiness and poor air 2,000-5,000 ppm: level associated with headaches, sleepiness, and stagnant, stale, stuffy air; poor. Airborne microbials sampling equipment is available from the HRT if sampling is necessary. These in turn had been adopted from the 1968 Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) refer to airborne concentrations of chemical substances and represent conditions under which it is believed that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed, day after day, over a working lifetime, without adverse effects. ASHRAE Standard 62-73: Standards for Natural and Mechanical Ventilation. See http://www.acgih.org/. New York: ASHRAE. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Available at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg. Most indoor air particulates are due to tobacco smoke and are in the respirable range. With low oxygen levels being the biggest cause of death in confined spaces, accurate oxygen level measurements are essential. (e) Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air. "Items to Consider When Investigating Complaints Relative to the Office Environment." IARC Monographs. What are the workers' characteristics, such as smoker, allergies, pre-existing illnesses and disabilities; are they taking any medication; what are the occupational contributors? Carbon dioxide measurement is a useful screening technique which is often helpful in determining whether adequate quantities of outside fresh air have been introduced and distributed into the building. These procedures are used for sampling 8-hour Time-Weighted Averages (TWA's) and Short-Term Exposure Limits (STEL's) of 15 or 30 minutes. Diesel vapor. C is the concentration of a particular contaminant. Parts I and II. The shaded area of this page lists other occupational exposure limits (OELs) from Cal/OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH. 1987. (i) This standard applies to any operations or sectors for which the exposure limits in the beryllium standard, 1910.1024, are stayed or is otherwise not in effect. Use a particle counting instrument capable of measuring concentrations as low as 2,000 particles/cubic centimeter (cc) of air for comparing particulates in various areas. TLV: between 750 and 1,000 ppm (7). 800 ppm of CO or greater in the air . Meyer, B. 4 II. Building-related illnesses are those for which there is a clinically defined illness of known etiology and include infections such as legionellosis and allergic reactions such as hypersensitivity diseases and are often documented by physical signs and laboratory findings. A VOC is any organic compound having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250 C measured at a standard atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa. Personal Correspondence to Edward Baier, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The investigator may be able to determine where additional ventilation or air filtration is necessary to eliminate or minimize employee complaints. TLV: 1,000 ppm (5). 1983. Where: Any equipment and/or technical measures used for this purpose must be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Table AC-1, Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 8 Section 5155, last viewed October 2, 2019. During the walkaround inspection, the investigator could determine the building characteristics, discuss with knowledgeable personnel the proper operation of the HVAC systems, verify information obtained from the employer and employee interviews, perform ventilation-system testing, and, if appropriate, collect screening samples to identify potential causes of the problem. Since 1970, OSHA promulgated complete 6(b) standards including new PELs for 16 agents, and standards without PELs for 13 carcinogens. The value of E shall not exceed the 8-hour time weighted average specified in subpart Z of 29 CFR part 1910 for the substance involved. If, after the remedial action, the illness persists in the workplace, the affected personnel should be considered for permanent reassignment to another area. Volatile organic compounds include trichloroethylene, benzene, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, alcohols, methacrylates, acrolein, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and pesticides. American Review of Respiratory Disease 136:1486-1508 and 137:221-242. Current OSHA PEL: 0.75 ppm TWA, 2 ppm STEL 1989 OSHA PEL: Same as current PEL 1993-1994 ACGIH TLV: 0.3 ppm (0.37 mg/m 3) CEILING, A2 Description of Substance: Nearly colorless gas with a . Since long-term exposure to VOCs can cause damage to the liver, kidneys and the central nervous system, the RESET standard formulates IAQ performance targets for an average daily exposure to TVOC concentrations, as listed in Table below. Man-Made Mineral Fibres and Radon. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This standard has been incorporated into the building codes of many cities and states.3, The 62-1989 standard recommends a minimum of 15 CFM of outdoor air per person for offices (reception areas) and 20 CFM per person for general office space with a moderate amount of smoking. (l) This 8-hour TWA applies to respirable dust as measured by a vertical elutriator cotton dust sampler or equivalent instrument. 1984. airborne chemicals (VOCs) LEVELS MEAN? OSHA enforces these limits under section 5(a)(2) of the OSH Act. Acute health effects: No acute health effects are known but chronic exposure may lead to increased risk of lung cancer from alpha radiation. Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy. The right ventilation and building care can prevent and fix IAQ problems. California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Table AC-1, Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 8 Section 5155, last viewed October 2, 2019. Permission must be requested from ACGIH to reproduce the TLVs and BEIs. 1975. They include headache, dizziness, nausea, tiredness, lack of concentration, and eye, nose, and throat irritation. .Cn Tn) 8 Two hours exposure at 150 ppm Two hours exposure at 75 ppm Four hours exposure at 50 ppm Substituting this information in the formula, we have (2 150 + 2 75 + 4 50) 8 = 81.25 ppm Since 81.25 ppm is less than 100 ppm, the 8-hour time weighted average limit, the exposure is acceptable. RELs are for up to 10-hour time weighted averages (TWAs) during a 40-hour work week unless otherwise indicated. In these cases, measures . Investigating Office-Related Complaints However, levels at poultry plant inspectionstations range from about 900 to 3,500 ppm (depending on how close the inspection station is to the dry . See also 1910.1043 for cotton dust limits applicable to other sectors. Average levels in homes without gas stoves vary from 0.5 to 5 parts per million (ppm). Initial sampling will normally consist of collecting environmental data using grab or screening samples with direct reading equipment such as detector tubes, particulate monitors, air velocity measuring instruments, and psychrometers. 0-250 ppb The VOC contents in the air are low. ACGIH Committee on Bioaerosols, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. In case of a mixture of air contaminants an employer shall compute the equivalent exposure as follows: Consistent levels of 1500 ppm and above indicate that the room is badly ventilated. TLVs and BEIs are health-based values and are not intended to be used as legal standards. The ACGIH has a 5000-ppm TLV-TWA with a 30,000-ppm TLV-STEL, and these were the limits proposed. (i) This standard applies to any operations or sectors for which the exposure limits in the beryllium standard, 1910.1024, are stayed or is otherwise not in effect. Web site last accessed on October 18, 2019. Guidance for Indoor Air Quality Investigations. If possible, perform this work during evenings and weekends. Includes viruses, fungi, mold, bacteria, nematodes, amoeba, pollen, dander, and mites. Sources: Copy machines, electrostatic air cleaners, electrical arcing, smog. Industrial experience, new developments in technology, and scientific data clearly indicate that in many instances these adopted limits are not sufficiently protective of worker health. Please see the NIOSH Pocket Guide for additional limits, skin absorption and other designations, and explanations. 1. OSHA's former limit for carbon dioxide was 5000 ppm as an 8-hour TWA. See 1910.1028 for specific circumstances. Em= 0.500 + 0.225 + 0.200 What are the complaints and associated symptoms experienced; when do they occur (season, time, days, frequency); where do they occur; how long do symptoms last; do they clear up after leaving work (how soon); have the symptoms been triggered by any specific event or in any specific area; what is the source of symptoms; was any medical diagnosis or care rendered? These levels are only guidelines. (Volatile Organic Compounds, Indoor Air Quality and Health, Vol. Of all the states that have OSHA-approved State Plans, California has the most extensive list of OELs. Indoor Pollution: Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Microbiological Respiratory Hazards Associated with Air Conditioning and Ventilation System. Levels in Homes. What are the design and operational parameters of the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, such as source and amount of fresh air per occupant delivered to the breathing zone; adjustable or local HVAC controls; type of humidifier and how controlled; recent ventilation changes; and areas serviced by various units? Sources: Insulation and other building materials such as floor tiles, dry wall compounds, reinforced plaster. Example. What type of copying machines, signature machines, spirit duplicators, blueprint machines and other office machines are used in the vicinity of complaints or in areas serviced by the same ventilation system? = Chemical Abstract Service Number, PNOR = Particulates not otherwise regulated. Ergonomic problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome or inflammatory disorders of the tendons and joints of keyboard operators due to tasks requiring repetitive motions. (b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS) from 29 CFR 1910.1000 Z-1 Table [58 FR 35340, June 30, 1993; 58 FR 40191, July 27, 1993, as amended at 61 FR 56831, Nov. 4, 1996; 62 FR 1600, Jan 10,1997; 62 FR 42018, Aug. 4,1997; 71 FR 10373, Feb. 28, 2006; 71 FR 16673, Apr. (d) Parts of vapor or gas per million parts of contaminated air by volume at 25 degrees C and 760 torr. The identification of predominant taxa, or at least fungi, is recommended in addition to determining the number of colony-forming units/m3 of air (cfu/m3). Lioy, P. J. Click here for permission request form. 1983. Although asbestos and radon have been listed below, acute health effects are not associated with these contaminants. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Permission must be requested from ACGIH to reproduce the TLVs and BEIs. (c) California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) from Table AC-1 last viewed October 2, 2019, viewable at https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5155table_ac1.html. OELs for hundreds of additional substances have been adopted by Cal/OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH. Modern office buildings are generally considered safe and healthful working environments. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Based on initial sampling, further investigations may be performed using standard OSHA sampling procedures listed in the OSHA Analytical Method Manual. OSHA recognizes that many of its permissible exposure limits (PELs) are outdated and inadequate for ensuring protection of worker health. 1986. PELs are 8-hour time weighted averages (TWAs) unless otherwise indicated. In developing RELs and other recommendations to protect worker health, NIOSH evaluates all available medical, biological, engineering, chemical, and trade information relevant to the hazard. In the short term, these reactions may lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and high turnover rates and if prolonged may lead to a variety of illnesses including hypertension, coronary heart disease, ulcers, alcoholism and mental illness. NIOSH RELs are authoritative Federal agency recommendations established according to the legislative mandate for NIOSH to recommend standards to OSHA. Choose sampling procedures that can determine concentrations of toxic materials that are much lower than are normally found in industrial investigations. Investigating Office-Related Complaints, Appendix III:2-2. Radon. Eliminate or reduce contamination of the air supply with cigarette smoke by banning smoking or restricting smoking to designated areas which have their air discharged directly to the outdoor rather than recirculated. Please see Cal/OSHA Table AC-1 for additional limits, the most current limits, and other designations such as skin absorption. Sources: Off-gassing from urea formaldehyde foam insulation, plywood, particle board, and paneling; carpeting and fabric; glues and adhesives; and combustion products including tobacco smoke. Investigations of indoor air quality (IAQ) often fail to identify any harmful levels of specific toxic substances. EPA Recommendations8 for the results of screening samples: Airborne Particulates. C. Optional Screening For Common Indoor Air Contaminants, Based Upon Professional Judgment. Acute health effects: Tobacco smoke can irritate the respiratory system and, in allergic or asthmatic persons, often results in eye and nasal irritation, coughing, wheezing, sneezing, headache, and related sinus problems. American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applied Industrial Hygiene 1:R19-R23. ACGIH does not believe that TLVs and BEIs should be adopted as standards without an analysis of other factors necessary to make appropriate risk management decisions (e.g., control options, technical and economic factors, etc.). Based on screening results, validated sampling procedures may be required to further quantify employee exposures. 1983. NIOSH has determined that inadequate ventilation is the main problem in 52% of their IAQ investigations. People who wear contact lenses often complain of burning, itching, and tearing eyes when exposed to cigarette smoke.6 Tobacco smoke is a major contributor to indoor air quality problems. Adjust intake of outdoor air to avoid contamination from nearby soil, vegetable debris, cooling towers, or sanitary stacks unless air is adequately conditioned. Includes the use of natural, dilution, local exhaust, or increased ventilation efficiency. BEIs represent the levels of determinants that are most likely to be observed in specimens collected from healthy workers who have been exposed to chemicals in the same extent as workers with inhalation exposure at the TLV. Those discussions have evolved to focus on the use of indoor CO 2 as an IAQ metric, estimation of ventilation rates using CO2 as a tracer gas, control of outdoor air ventilation based on CO 2 concentrations . Em= 0.925 Typical levels of carbon monoxide in offices are 0 to 5 ppm [Illinois Department of Public Health 2018]. These office-related health problems can be evaluated by a consultant through employee interviews, analysis of job demands, and training employees. Indoor Air Quality Control Techniques. 250 to 2000 ppb Look for VOC sources if this average level persists for a month. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (2017) Air Contaminants. OSHA's letters of interpretation specifically addressing IAQ issues can be found in Other Resources. Symptoms include chills, fever, muscle ache, chest tightness, headache, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, and nausea. Are any employees obtaining medical care? TLVs and BEIs are not publicly available, but can be purchased on ACGIH's website. . Exposure to carbon monoxide at levels as low as 35 ppm may cause mild fatigue. The investigator should be aware that there may be other health effects in addition to those listed. Cal/OSHA enforces its PELs in workplaces under its jurisdiction. At present, specialized bioaerosol sampling equipment is available through the OSHA Health Response Team. The tables list air concentration limits, but do not include notations for skin absorption or sensitization. However, they can be purchased in their entirety on the ACGIH website at https://www.acgih.org/store/. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances in the Work Environment. (b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS) from 29 CFR 1910.1000 Z-2 Table; [62 FR 42018, August 4, 1997] as amended [71 FR 36009, June 23, 2006]. Although OSHA does not have IAQ standards, it does have standards about ventilation and standards on some of the air contaminants that can be involved in IAQ problems. Rule History. 29 CFR 1910.1000 [82 FR 2735, January 9, 2017]. Although OSHA does not define a STEL or ceiling value for CO, NIOSH does, and it is 200 ppm. Health Effects and Sources of Indoor Air Pollution. Much of the specialized equipment is available through the OSHA Health Response Team (HRT), Cincinnati Technical Center (CTC), or Regional Offices. Minimize exposure by limiting occupancy of contaminated airspace, limiting use of offending sources to specific areas or times, or evacuating contaminated areas until they can be ventilated adequately. (h) This standard applies to any operations or sectors for which the exposure limit in the Chromium (VI) standard, Sec. New York: John Wiley & Sons. ACGIH is a private, not-for-profit, nongovernmental corporation. Click here for permission request form. Health Risks of Indoor Pollutants. Reduction of job stress by: (a) adequate flow of information from management to employees; (b) explanation of any changes introduced into the workplace including new chemicals, ventilation, production modification, and work schedules; (c) maximizing employee participation in planning and implementing changes; (d) stress reduction techniques including exercise, biofeedback, and assertiveness training; and (e) training workers to understand chemicals they may be working with and their health effects, dose/response relationships, and results of environmental evaluation. In addition to the values listed in this table, the Z tables in 29 CFR 1910.1000 list skin absorption designations. Em= 500 1,000 + 45 200 + 40 200 RELs are intended to limit exposure to hazardous substances in workplace air to protect worker health. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission UPDATE on FORMALDEHYDE [PDF]: US CPSC, retrieved Feb 2013, renewed 17 April 2015, original source: Em = (C1 L1 + C2 L2) + . Adjust combustion sources such as furnaces or water heaters to assure proper burning and exhaust to an area where re-entrainment will not occur. Sixty cubic feet per minute per person is recommended for smoking lounges with local mechanical exhaust ventilation and no air recirculation. The U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for CO are 9 ppm for 8 hours and 35 ppm for 1 hour. Acute health effects: Irritation to the eyes, skin and lungs; dermatitis. These have been included due to recent concerns about their health effects. Viewable at http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5155table_ac1.html. Sources: Combustion products from gas furnaces and appliances; tobacco smoke, welding, and gas- and diesel-engine exhausts. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends levels not to exceed 15 ppm for 1 hour or 25 ppm for 8 hours. [OSHA entries for respirable crystalline silica from 81 FR 16285, March 25, 2016; OSHA entries for beryllium and beryllium compounds from 82 FR 2470, January 9, 2017]. E = (Ca Ta + Cb Tb + . Contamination from outside building - 10%. Computation formulae. In approximately 500 indoor air quality investigations in the last decade, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that the primary sources of indoor air quality problems are: The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) established recommended ventilation rates for indoor environments in 1973.2, ASHRAE amended this standard in 1975 to specify the minimum value of 5 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of outdoor air per person be used in building design. To illustrate the formula prescribed in paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section, assume that Substance A has an 8-hour time weighted average limit of 100 ppm noted in Table Z-1. New York: ASHRAE. A more thorough description of these illnesses can be found in the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) guidelines on evaluating bioaerosols.5. The TLV and BEIBook and Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values on Chemical Substances, 7th Edition are available through the ACGIH website at http://www.acgih.org. Permission must be requested from ACGIH to reproduce the TLVs and BEIs. Has there been any recent renovation or maintenance that can alter air flow patterns such as installation of partitions or relocation of air intakes or exhausts? Is smoking allowed in the office, in adjacent areas or in areas serviced by the same ventilation system? Acute health effects: Allergic reactions such as hypersensitivity diseases (hypersensitivity pneumonitis, humidifier fever, allergic rhinitis, etc.) This has been demonstrated by the reduction in allowable exposure limits recommended by many technical, professional, industrial, and government organizations, both inside and outside the United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, OSHA recommends that employers consider using the alternative occupational exposure limits because the Agency believes that exposures above some of these alternative occupational exposure limits may be hazardous to workers, even when the exposure levels are in compliance with the relevant PELs. However, energy conservation measures instituted during the early 1970's have minimized the infiltration of outside air and contributed to the buildup of indoor air contaminants. (j) The final benzene standard in 1910.1028 applies to all occupational exposures to benzene except in some circumstances the distribution and sale of fuels, sealed containers and pipelines, coke production, oil and gas drilling and production, natural gas processing, and the percentage exclusion for liquid mixtures; for the excepted subsegments, the benzene limits in Table Z-2 apply. In a recent NIOSH document, Stress Management in Work Settings, occupational stress is discussed in terms of assessment methods, stress management, and programs and training necessary to reduce occupational stress. Therefore, some products that are labeled as "no VOC" or "low VOC" under the CAA can actually contain volatile organic chemicals that are toxic, sometimes at high levels. Personnel affected with hypersensitivity should be thoroughly evaluated and the problem identified and corrected before returning them to the workplace. Two hours exposure at 75 ppm (c) The CAS number is for information only. 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