| Document ID (ISN) | 110334 |
| CIS number |
09-1344 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-2-89631-379-2 (fr); 978-2-89631-382-2 (en) |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
Etudes et Recherches R-613
Studies and Research Projects R-614
|
| Author(s) |
Viau S., Dion C., Perrault G., Dufresne A. |
| Title |
Cleaning and decontamination of workplaces containing beryllium - Techniques and cleaning solutions |
| Original title |
Nettoyage et décontamination des lieux de travail où il y a présence de béryllium - Techniques et solutions nettoyantes [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2009. viii, 62p. Illus. 55 ref. Price: CAD 8.40. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-614.pdf [in English]
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-613.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
This study evaluated the effectiveness of alternative cleaning methods for surfaces of materials made of copper-beryllium (CuBe) and materials without Be, three surface sampling techniques (wipe sampling with moistened wipes, "micro-vacuuming" and colorimetry using the ChemTest), and various cleaning and decontamination methods used in practice. The results indicate that it is difficult to comply with the threshold value of 0.2µ/100cm2 of Be on surfaces made of copper-beryllium. However, cleaning with a neutral or alkaline product (less aggressive than an acid cleaner) keeps the surface contamination level below 3.0µ/100cm2. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Quebec; decontamination; cleaning; beryllium and compounds |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; Canada; colorimetry; determination in air; description of technique; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Ionizing radiation
Cleaning work
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