Test Aerosol Characteristics

DOE-STD-3025-99

2.2.2

Fire and Explosion Safety

Proposed test substances including their aerosol forms shall be analyzed and/or tested

to determine that their use under normal testing conditions will present no

unacceptable risks due to fire or explosion.

2.3

HAZARDOUS, TOXIC AND MIXED WASTE MANAGEMENT

HEPA filter test aerosols shall be selected to avoid generation of EPA regulated wastes by

contamination of filters during test activities. Substances known to result in generation of

Hazardous Wastes regulated by the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), or Toxic

Wastes regulated by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), shall not be acceptable

candidates for HEPA filter test aerosols.

2.4

TEST AEROSOL CHARACTERISTICS

2.4.1

Mandatory Requirements

The test agent shall produce an aerosol with the following characteristics as measured

by an approved Penetrometer:

The aerosol shall have a size distribution and concentration sufficient to permit precise

(see A5.4.1) penetration determinations in the size range from 0.1 Fm to >0.3 Fm

using an approved aerosol measurement device. The aerosol shall be composed of

spherical particles.

The aerosol material shall have a density less than 2 g/cm3.

2.5

APPROVAL OF TEST AEROSOLS

2.5.1

Notice of Intent

1. Persons or organizations desiring to qualify a new test aerosol for DOE HEPA

filter test activities shall first notify the DOE FTF Coordinator or the Technical

Support Group. If requested, the FTF Coordinator will assist in preparing the

required petition for submittal to DOE.

2. The petition shall include preliminary data to demonstrate compliance with

subparts 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4. Preliminary evidence of compliance may be

demonstrated by literature review, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), test and