PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED, RESPIRABLE 0600 DEFINITION: aerosol collected by sampler with CAS: None RTECS: None 4-μm median cut point
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INTERFERENCES: Larger than respirable particles (over 10 μm) have been found in some cases by microscopic analysis of cyclone filters. Over-sized particles in the sample are known to be caused by inverting the cyclone assembly. Heavy dust loadings, fibers, and water-saturated dusts also interfere with the cyclone's size-selective properties. The use of cond uctive samplers is recommended to minimize particle charge effects.
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