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Iron oxide fume

RTECS #
NO7525000
CAS #

See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Updated
May 2009
Molecular Weight
159.70
Molecular Formula
Fe2O3
Synonyms
Iron oxide fume (OSHA)
Zelaza tlenki (Polish)

Standards and Regulations

OrganizationStandardReference
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-airtime-weighted average 10 mg/m3DTLVS* 3,136,1971
Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIAtime-weighted average 0.1 mg(Fe)/m3, JUL2008
Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICOtime-weighted average 5 mg(Fe)/m3;short term exposure limit 10 mg/m3 (inhal welding fumes), 2004
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction)8H time-weighted average 10 mg/m3CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Fed cONT)8H time-weighted average 10 mg/m3CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards)8H time-weighted average 10 mg/m3CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993
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