ASTM D4856-99(2004)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Sulfuric Acid Mist in the Workplace Atmosphere (Ion Chromatographic)

Standard No.

ASTM D4856-99(2004)

Release Date

1999

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4856-11

Latest

ASTM D4856-23

Scope

Sulfuric acid is used in the manufacture of fertilizer, explosives, dyestuffs, other acids, parchment paper, glue, and the pickling of metal.

This test method has been found satisfactory for measuring sulfuric acid at levels required by federal occupational health regulations.

1.1 This ion chromatographic test method describes the determination of sulfuric acid mist in air samples collected from workplace atmospheres in a three-piece cassette filter.

1.2 The lower detection limit of this test method is 0.017 mg/m³ of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) mist in 60 L of air sampled at 1 L/min.

1.3 This test method is relatively free from interference. The only known interference is soluble or partially soluble sulfate salts.

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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section .

ASTM D4856-99(2004) history

• 2023 ASTM D4856-23 Standard Test Method for Determination of Sulfuric Acid Mist in Workplace Atmospheres Collected on Mixed Cellulose Ester Filters (Ion Chromatographic Analysis)
• 2016 ASTM D4856-11(2016) Standard Test Method for Determination of Sulfuric Acid Mist in Workplace Atmospheres Collected on Mixed Cellulose Ester Filters (Ion Chromatographic Analysis)
• 2011 ASTM D4856-11 Standard Test Method for Determination of Sulfuric Acid Mist in Workplace Atmospheres Collected on Mixed Cellulose Ester Filters (Ion Chromatographic Analysis)
• 1999 ASTM D4856-99(2004) Standard Test Method for Determination of Sulfuric Acid Mist in the Workplace Atmosphere (Ion Chromatographic)
• 1999 ASTM D4856-99e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Sulfuric Acid Mist in the Workplace Atmosphere (Ion Chromatographic)