PUF Tubes
for High-Volume Sampling

SKC PUF Tube 226-129	SKC PUF Tube 226-131

SKC High-Volume PUF Tubes are cleaned and ready to use

PUF Tubes for High-Volume Sampling Product Data Bulletin (PDF)

• Designed to meet EPA and ASTM method specifications for high flow sampling of organochloride pesticides, PCBs, and PAHs in ambient air
  
  
• Use with flows from 200 to 280 L/min
  
  
• For measurements up to 24 hours
  
  
• Precleaned to meet method specifications
  
  
• Ready to use
  
  
• Suitable for repacking and recertification
  
  
• Custom PUF tubes available upon request
  
  

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PUF Tube for Pesticides, PAHs, PCBs, and PCDDs
EPA Methods TO-4A, TO-9A, and TO-13A

This tube contains a 75-mm polyurethane foam (PUF) sorbent plug and can be used with the General Metal Works PS1 Sampler. These tubes are packed with cleaned PUF for low background. Use this high volume PUF tube to sample pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) according to EPA Method TO-4A, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) for EPA Method TO-13A, and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) to meet EPA Method TO-9A.
Catalog Number 226-131

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PUF/XAD^®-2 Tube for Pesticides, PAHs, and PCBs
EPA Method 600/8-80-038

This high volume PUF tube contains a 50-mm and a 25-mm section of PUF with a 10-gram section of XAD-2 sorbent sandwiched between the two PUF layers. XAD-2 sorbent improves volatile component extraction during analysis. Use this tube to sample volatile pesticides and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as described in the EPA Manual of Analytical Methods for the Analysis of Pesticides in Humans and Environmental Samplers (EPA Method 600/8-80-038, June 1990). This tube can be used with the General Metal Works PS1 Sampler.
Catalog Number 226-129

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Quartz Filters for Use with High Volume PUF Tubes

Sample air passes through a 102-mm filter to remove particles before it enters the PUF tube. This filter is made of Tissuquartz™. Tissuquartz can be used at temperatures up to 1000 C..
Catalog Number 225-1821

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High Volume PUF tubes and Accessories

Methods	Compounds	Sorbent (Amount)	Cat. No.
EPA 600/8-80-038	Organochlorine pesticides, PCBs	PUF/XAD-2/PUF (25mm/10gm/50mm)	226-129
Non-agency*	Nonpolar organic compounds
EPA TO-4A, TO-9A, TO-13A	Organochlorine pesticides, PCBs, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and PCDDs	PUF (75 mm)	226-131
ASTM D6209	Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons
Accessories			Cat. No.
Filters, Tissuquartz, high-purity microfibers, 0.4 mm thick 102 mm; for sampling at high temperatures up to 1000 C			225-1821
Replacement PUFs/Repacks			Cat. No.
Replacement PUF for 226-129, uncleaned, 25 mm length, pk/10			P226129A
Replacement PUF for 226-129, uncleaned, 50 mm length, pk/10			P226129B
Replacement PUF for 226-131, uncleaned, 75 mm length, pk/10			P226131
Replacement PUF for 226-131, cleaned, 75 mm length, pk/10			P226131C
Repack for 226-129, new PUF/sorbent packed into cleaned original glass and inserted into cleaned storage bottle			P226129R
Repack for 226-131, new PUF/sorbent packed into cleaned original glass and inserted into cleaned storage bottle			P226131R
Glass Cartridge with support screens for 226-129 or 226-131			P226129C

* Nonpolar Organic Compounds, Analytical Chemistry, Vol 63, No. 13, July 1991, pp. 1228-1232.

PUF Tubes for High Volume Sampling Product Data Bulletin (PDF)

 

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