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Limit values for occupational exposure to dangerous substances recommended by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) in the United States and the MAK Commission in Germany.

Valeurs limites d'exposition professionnelle aux substances dangereuses de l'ACGIH aux Etats-Unis et de la commission MAK en Allemagne.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The paper presents an introduction of the respective policies of the two organizations, and definitions of the types of values given and their limitations. A synoptic table of mean exposure limit values recommended by these organizations is given. The table also mentions carcinogenicity, the possibility of skin penetration, the risk of allergy, the types of particle considered (inhalable or alveolar). An appendix containing all the relevant details for optimum use of the data provided is given.

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  • Original title: Valeurs limites d'exposition professionnelle aux substances dangereuses de l'ACGIH aux Etats-Unis et de la commission MAK en Allemagne.
  • Record ID : 1997-1380
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Source: Cah. Notes doc. - n. 163
  • Publication date: 1996
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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