| Document ID (ISN) | 67406 |
| CIS number |
96-1436 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Limit values for occupational exposure to dangerous substances recommended by the ACGIH in the United States and the MAK Commission in Germany |
| Original title |
Valeurs limites d'exposition professionnelle aux substances dangereuses de l'ACGIH aux Etats-Unis et de la Commission MAK en Allemagne [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
2nd Quarter 1996, No.163, Note No.2022-163-96, p.197-227. 4 ref. |
| Abstract |
French translations of excerpts of publications entitled 1995-1996 Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Maximum Concentrations at the Workplace for Working Materials 1995 of the MAK-Kommission. This note comprises three parts: 1) An introduction presenting the respective policies of the two organizations, and definitions of the types of values given and their limitations. 2) A synoptic table of mean exposure limit values recommended by the ACGIH (United States) and the MAK Commission (Germany). The table also mentions carcinogenicity, the possibility of skin penetration, the risk of allergy and the types of particle considered (inhalable or alveolar). 3) An appendix containing all the relevant details for optimum use of the data provided. For the ACGIH: limit values for mixtures, dusts, carcinogens, dangerous substances of variable composition. For the MAK Commission: carcinogenic substances, mixtures, pregnancy, TRK values (technical reference concentrations), substances that alter the genetic heritage, metals dusts and compounds, smoking. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; USA; limitation of exposure; harmful substances; chemical products; Germany |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
carcinogens; smoking; respirable dust; health hazards; data sheet; expectant mothers; legislation; translation; TLV list |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Occupational exposure limits
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