Workplace atmosphere - Characterization of ultrafine and nano-aerosols - Determination of the particle size distribution and particle number concentration with differential mobility analysis systems

This International Standard provides guidelines for the determination of the number concentration and size distribution of ultrafine aerosols and nanoaerosols by use of mobility particle sizers (also called differential mobility analyzers). Only the particle fraction of the aerosol is considered. For ultrafine aerosols and nanoaerosols, exposure metrics such as the number and surface area concentration are important. This International Standard also gives guidelines for the determination of workplace exposure to ultrafine aerosols and nanoaerosols. Specifically, the differential mobility analyzing system (DMAS), now available from several vendors, is discussed. Principles of operation, problems of sampling in the workplace environment, calibration, equipment maintenance, measurement uncertainty, and reporting of measurement results are covered.