PREN ISO 10808 : DRAFT 2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
   3.1 Differential mobility analyzing system (DMAS)
        3.1.1 Differential electrical mobility classifier
              (DEMC)
        3.1.2 Condensation particle counter (CPC)
   3.2 Inhalation chamber system (chamber, head only,
        nose only)
   3.3 Nanoparticle generation system
4 Test Substance monitoring method
   4.1 Principle
   4.2 Preparation of system
   4.3 Study
5 Specification of monitoring method
   5.1 Requirements for number-weighted particle size
        distribution and mass concentration
   5.2 Measurement of number-weighted particle size
        distribution
   5.3 Mass concentration measurement
   5.4 Inhalation exposure chamber
6 Assessment of results
7 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Example of nanoparticle characterization
        for inhalation toxicity testing
    A.1 System set-up
    A.2 Example results
Bibliography

Gives requirements for characterization of airborne nanoparticles in inhalation exposure chambers for inhalation toxicity studies in terms of particle mass, size distribution, number concentration and composition.