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ASTM D4490-96(2006)e1

Historical Reaffirmation

Standard Practice for Measuring the Concentration of Toxic Gases or Vapors Using Detector Tubes

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1.1 This practice covers the detection and measurement of concentrations of toxic gases or vapors using detector tubes (1, 2) recommended by the ACGIH, and their measurement ranges are provided in . This list is given as a guide and should be considered neither absolute nor complete.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.


The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in 29 CFR 1910, designates that certain gases and vapors must not be present in workplace atmospheres at concentrations above specific values.

This practice will provide a means for the determination of airborne concentrations of certain gases and vapors given in 29 CFR 1910.

A partial list of chemicals for which this practice is applicable is presented in Annex A1.

This practice also provides for the sampling of gaseous atmospheres to be used for process control or other purposes (2, 23-25).

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D4490
Publication Date April 1, 2006
Language en - English
Page Count 6
Revision Level 96(2006)e1
Supercedes
Committee D22.04
Publish Date Document Id Type View
March 1, 2023 D4490-23 Revision
Jan. 1, 2001 D4490-96R01E01 Revision
Jan. 1, 2001 D4490-96 Revision
Oct. 1, 2016 D4490-96R16 Reaffirmation
Oct. 1, 2011 D4490-96R11 Reaffirmation
April 1, 2006 D4490-96R06E01 Reaffirmation