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Citrus E Menthol E Toilet odors E
Figure C-1.
Comparison of particle size for
common airborne irritants.
Figure C-2.
Typical distribution of particle size
in solder smoke
60
50
40
30
20
10
70
80
1σ
particle count, per cent.
0
0.1 1.0 10.0
100.0
particle size, microns
0
0.01 0.1 1.0 10.0 50.0 100.0
PARTICLE SIZE, MICRONS
Visible using
electron
microscope
Visible using
optical
microscope
Visible
by
light
diffraction
Visible
to the
unaided
eye
solder smoke
smog
tobacco smoke
spores & pollen
hydrocarbons