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Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)
A level of exposure to airborne contaminants likely to cause (1) death; (2) immediate or delayed permanent adverse health effects; or (3) prevent escape from such an environment. Idlh values are considered a maximum level above which only a highly reliable breathing apparatus providing maximum worker protection is permitted. (source: documentation for immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations (idlh), niosh)
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