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A comparison of aerosol sampling techniques: "open" versus "closed-face" filter cassettes.

Beaulieu HJ; Fidino AV; Arlington KL; Buchan RM

Am Ind Hyg Assoc J 1980 Oct; 41(10):758-765

https://doi.org/10.1080/15298668091425608

00105320

The effectiveness of open versus closed-face cassettes in aerosol sampling was compared. Thirty breathing zone filter samples from industrial paint spraying operations were taken by open and closed filters. An additional 10 samples of each type were taken in industrial environments, where dusts, mists, and fumes were generally encountered. There was a wide variation between open and closed-face sample pairs. Open-face filters collected approximately 30 percent more aerosol than closed-face filters. The authors conclude that closed-face filters are significantly less efficient. They note that worker exposure is probably being underestimated when closed-face filters are used in total aerosol sampling. Open-face cassettes should be used for total aerosol sampling.

NIOSH-Publication; NIOSH-Grant; Aerosol-sampling; Paint-spraying; Sampling-methods; Sampling-equipment; Filtration; Analytical-methods; Equipment-design

Microbiology Colorado State University Department of Microbiology Fort Collins, Colo 80523

AIHAAP

19801001

Journal Article

906250.00

Grant

1981

Grant-Number-T01-OH-07039

10

0002-8894

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal

CO

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado