SKC OSHA/NIOSH/ASTM Sampling Guide for Endotoxins (bacteria in air)
Chemical Hazard
Endotoxins (bacteria in air)
CAS. No.
Sampling Methodology
Sampling Parameters
Agency Standards (ppm) |
Volume |
Rate |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TWA |
62.5-375 L |
12,500 + |
5-30 hrs |
Analytical Method
varies
Footnotes
NON 48: H. Kenneth Dillion, Patricia A. Heinsohn, and J. David Miller, Field Guide for the Determination of Biological Contaminants in Environmental Samples (Fairfax VA, AIHA Publications 1996).Analysis depends upon microorganism
or choose collection liquid in relation to target organisms
+ Sonic flow
This SKC Air Sampling guide is a reference only to assist users in finding the method, sampling equipment, and sampling media for a specific compound. This publication is intended for general information only and should not be used as a substitute for reviewing applicable government regulations, equipment operating instructions, or legal standards. Users must consult the appropriate sampling method for the compound of interest before sampling. The sampling parameters shown here are suggestions based on the ranges or volume, flow, and time specified in the methods. It is the responsibility of the analyst performing the sampling and analysis steps to adjust the parameters so that the required detection limits can be obtained. The information contained in this document should not be construed as legal advice or opinion nor as a final authority on legal or regulatory procedures.