Evaluation of the performance of DISCMini by INRS
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27/04/2021
The DISCmini device is one of the only devices that allows real-time measurement of personal exposure to nanoparticle aerosols.
The technical note in issue no. 262 of the INRS journal Hygiène et Sécurité du travail summarizes laboratory work conducted by INRS on thirteen devices and a wide range of test aerosols to measure the metrological performance of this device
In the end, this instrument tends to overestimate the concentration by 30 to 100% and underestimate the particle diameter by 20 to 30%.
INRS invites users to critically observe the data that are derived from it, addressing in particular the issue of data processing and interpretation.
Upcoming Nano Agenda
16
Mars
2026
Metallic nano-objects (MNO 2026, Bordeaux – France)
Bordeaux
Conference
- International conference on metallic nano-objects for experts working in the interdisciplinary field of metallic nanoparticles, with a particular emphasis on nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, plasmonics, optics and photonics, catalysis, biomedicine, electronics, and nanoparticle recycling
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20
Mars
2026
Seirich, an innovative tool for chemical risk assessment, including nanomaterials (NanoMesureFrance, Online)
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- Seminar presenting the Seirich system for chemical risk assessment, with a focus on the specificities of nanomaterials.
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26
Mars
2026
How chemicals penetrate the human organism – The example of nanoparticles (ATC, Paris – France)
Paris
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- Toxicokinetics: the fate of chemicals in the body” training course:
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- Date: March 26, 2026
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