Workplace exposure. Guide for the use of direct-reading instruments for aerosol monitoring

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Reading ◽  
Workplace Exposure ◽  
Aerosol Monitoring ◽  
Reading Instruments

scholarly journals Characterization of Airborne Particles Emitted During Application of Cosmetic Talc Products

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (20) ◽  
pp. 3830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat Rasmussen ◽  
Christine Levesque ◽  
Jianjun Niu ◽  
Howard Gardner ◽  
Gregory Nilsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Airborne Particles ◽  
Aerodynamic Diameter ◽  
Breathing Zone ◽  
Direct Reading ◽  
Detailed Characterization ◽  
Adult Body ◽  
Reading Instruments

A pilot study was undertaken to characterize the concentration, duration and particle size distribution of the talc cloud that forms in the personal breathing zone (PBZ) during application of certain talc-containing cosmetics. Multiple direct-reading instruments were employed to simultaneously monitor PM4 concentrations (particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter < 4 µm; mg/m3) at different distances from each of three subjects while they applied talc products. Results indicated that the purpose and method of applying the talc product, combined with behavioral and physical differences amongst subjects, all strongly influenced airborne talc concentrations and the duration of the cloud. Air concentrations of talc in the PBZ averaged around 1.0 mg/m3, and the duration of exposure varied from less than one minute to more than ten minutes. The real-time monitors captured the occasional formation of secondary clouds, likely caused by resuspension of talc particles from skin or other surfaces. Measurements of aerosolized baby powder, face powder, and two adult body powders indicated that the median aerodynamic diameter of the talc cloud ranged from 1.7 to 2.0 µm. These direct-reading approaches were valuable for providing detailed characterization of short duration exposures to airborne talc particles, and will be useful to support future exposure assessments of talc and other powders in consumer products.

Simultaneous multi-instrumental monitoring of vapors in sewer headspaces by several direct-reading instruments

1986 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph B. Barsky ◽  
Shane S. Que Hee ◽  
C. Scott Clark ◽  
John H. Trapp
Keyword(s):  
Direct Reading ◽  
Instrumental Monitoring ◽  
Reading Instruments
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