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Surface and Skin Indicators

Colorimetric Screening of Contaminants

  • Easy-to-use; no training needed

  • Economical

  • Provide on-the-spot results

  • Specific for particular compound groups

  • Convenient kit contains all materials for hazard assessment surveys and decontamination

  • Suitable for OSHA's PPE Standard

  • Non-intrusive detection

Applications

Swype ® Indicators and Permea-Tec ® Sensors indicate the presence of aromatic amines (MDA, TDA, MOCA, aniline, o-Toluidine, etc.), aromatic isocyanates (MDI and TDI), aliphatic isocyanates (HDI, IPDI, etc.), hydrazine, and acids/bases.
  • Evaluate safety and health programs
  • Assess controls effectiveness
  • Categorize work areas for controls
  • Determine effectiveness of cleaning and decontamination regimens
  • Perform hazard assessments to comply with OSHA's PPE Standard
  • Monitor non-controlled areas
  • Evaluate gloves and protective garments
  • Determine "safe use" time for PPE

Swype Indicators

Easy-to-use colorimetric Swype Indicators detect contaminants on work surfaces and skin. Formulated to be specific for compound groups such as amines and isocyanates, Swypes are sensitive to levels equal to or below permissible exposure levels for a comparable airborne exposure. Swypes are easy to use. Simply spray Developer Solution on a surface and wipe with a Swype or wipe skin with a Swype and immerse in the Developer Solution. Swypes provide a rapid, positive color change if the contaminant is present. swype surface contaminant indicators
Surface Swypes, pk/25 Cat. No.
Aromatic Amines 769-1021
Aromatic Isocyanates 769-1022
Aliphatic Isocyanates 769-1023
Aliphatic Amines 769-1025
Acid/Base 769-1026
Hydrazine * * 769-1024
Skin Swypes, pk/25 Cat. No.
Aromatic Amines 769-1031
Aromatic Isocyanates 769-1032
Aliphatic Isocyanates 769-1033
Aliphatic Amines 769-1035
Hydrazine * * 769-1034
Acid/Base 769-1036
Cleaner/Developer Cat. No.
Aromatic Amines 769-1061
Aromatic Isocyanates 769-1062 *
Aliphatic Isocyanates 769-1062 *
Aliphatic Amines 769-1065
Acid/Base 769-1066

* 16 oz. spray bottle
22 oz. spray bottle
* * Hydrazine does not require a developer

Surface Swype Instructions PDF Surface Swype Instructions Word File
Skin Swype Instructions PDF Skin Swype Instructions Word File

 

Permea-Tec Pads

Permea-Tec Sensors Gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) can be evaluated for effectiveness in actual field use conditions with Permea-Tec Pads. These Pads include both direct-reading colorimetric detectors and a micro-encapsulated solvent indicator system. Chemical penetration through PPE is indicated by the Permea-Tec Pads changing color (normal sensitivity range, from 0.5 to 5 mg). Indication of breakthrough can greatly improve PPE selection for specific applications. Send Permea-Tec Pads to a laboratory for analysis to identify the chemical (solvent or other compound) penetrating the gloves or garment.


Permea-Tec Pads, pk/20 Cat. No.
Aromatic Amines 769-3001
Aromatic Isocyanates 769-3002
Aliphatic Amines 769-3005
Aliphatic Isocyanates 769-3003
Acid/Base 769-3006
Hydrazine 769-3004
Solvents
includes charcoal pad for GC analysis
769-3050

 

Instructions PERMEA-TEC Pads PDF Non-Solvents - aromatic amines, aromatic isocyanates, aliphatic amines, aliphatic isocyanates, hydrazine, acid or base. Instructions PERMEA-TEC Pads Word Non-Solvents - aromatic amines, aromatic isocyanates, aliphatic amines, aliphatic isocyanates, hydrazine, acid or base.
Instructions PERMEA-TEC Pads PDF Solvents Instructions PERMEA-TEC Pads Word Solvents

 

Easy Hazard Assessment Start-up Kits

Hazard Assessment Start-up Kit

Each kit includes all the materials needed to conduct a complete hazard assessment survey and to decontaminate surfaces and skin. Simply choose the kit for the contaminant group of interest.

Test Kit Aromatic Amines Aromatic Isocyanates Aliphatic Isocyanates Aliphatic Amines Acid/Base
Includes 75 Surface Swypes, 25 Skin Swypes, 20 Permea-Tec Pads, 20 oz of Cleaning/Developing Solution, 22 oz Decontamination Solution, and 4 oz D-Tam Skin Cleanser. Each kit item is also offered separately. 769-1001 769-1002 769-1003 769-1005 769-1006 *


* The start up test kit for Acid/Base (Cat. No. 769-1006) does not contain the decontamination solution or skin cleanser. In place of the solution and cleanser, 25 Surface Swypes are included in the kit. Soap and water are sufficient to remove contamination from acids and bases.

Instructions Aromatic Amines PDF Instructions Aromatic Amines Word File
Instructions Aliphatic Amines PDF Instructions Aliphatic Amines Word File
Instructions Aromatic Isocyanates PDF Instructions Aromatic Isocyanates Word File
Instructions Aliphatic Isocyanates PDF Instructions Aliphatic Isocyanates Word File
Instructions Hydrazines PDF Instructions Hydrazines Word File
Instructions Acid/Base PDF Instructions Acid/Base Word File

Surface and Skin Decontamination

When Swypes and Permea-Tec Sensors indicate chemical contamination on skin, surfaces, tools, clothing, or reusable PPE, use Decontamination and D-Tam Solutions for safe and effective removal of the contaminants. These solutions have proven to be more effective than soap and water at removing water-insoluble contaminants from skin and surfaces. And, unlike harsh degreasers, D-Tam Solutions do not dry or abrade skin, which can worsen exposure by disrupting the natural barrier properties of the skin.

Decontamination Solutions

Made of biodegradable materials, these solutions can be used to effectively decontaminate workplace surfaces and minimize concern for hazardous waste disposal. In-place decontamination of process areas saves time and money and reduces the risk of dermal and inhalation exposures.

Instructions Decontamination Solution PDF Instructions Decontamination Solution Word File

D-Tam Skin Cleanser

Formulated to remove water-insoluble contaminants such as aromatic amines, pesticides, phenol, epoxy resins, and paints/sealants from the skin, D-Tam Skin Cleanser will not disrupt or abrade the natural barrier properties of the skin. D-Tam Skin Cleanser contains no emollients, such as lanolin or aloe vera, nor does it contain pumice or harsh surfactants. D-Tam Skin Cleanser will not enhance penetration of contaminants into the skin.

D-Tam Skin Cleanser/Gallon Cat. No.
Aromatic Amines 769-5001
Aliphatic Amines 769-5001
Solvents 769-5001

D-Tam Safe Solvent

Containing plant oils and food-grade emulsifiers, D-Tam Safe Solvent removes chemical contaminants such as cutting oils, grease, pesticides, epoxy resins, polyurethane paints/sealants, and isocyanates from skin, tools, and machinery. Comprised entirely of high molecular weight ingredients, D-Tam Safe Solvent will not penetrate the skin and is proven to be more effective at removing water-insoluble contaminants than soap and water.


D-Tam Safe Solvent Cat. No.
Eight 32-oz bottles, dispenser 769-5022
twelve 8-oz bottles 769-5021
1-gallon refill jug 769-5023

Instructions D-Tam Skin Cleanser and Safe Solvent PDF

Instructions D-Tam Skin Cleanser and Safe Solvent Word File

Chart: D-TAM

Chart: D-TAM Efficacy Studies PDF

Chart: D-TAM Efficacy Studies Word File


About..Wipe Sampling *

Wipe sampling with Swype Indicators is performed to identify failures in PPE and cleaning/decontamination programs, not to assess contamination health risks. Therefore, quantitative measurement is not required. Once a colorimetric wipe pad, such as Swypes, determines the presence of a contaminant, a filter wipe sample can be taken and sent to a laboratory for confirmation and quantitative analysis.

*OSHA Technical Manual, Section II, Chapter 2,
http://www.osha.gov/



About..OSHA PPE Standard *

OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard (29 CFR 1910.132) requires employers to "assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitates the use of personal protective equipment." A complete worksite analysis requires assessment of surface contamination because workers may be exposed to hazards directly through the skin and ingestion, and indirectly through inhalation of contaminants re-entrained in air. For this reason, wipe sampling is an important part of analyzing worksites for hazardous conditions, in evaluating the effectiveness of PPE, housekeeping, and decontamination programs, and for assessing compliance with certain OSHA requirements.

*OSHA Technical Manual, Section II, Chapter 2,
http://www.osha.gov


Papers:

Glove Efficacy: In-Use Testing and Interpretation of Chemical Resistant Glove Performance PDF

Glove Efficacy: A Critique of Assumptions About Selecting Chemical Resistant Gloves: A Case for Workplace Evaluation of Glove Efficacy PDF

Primer on Dermal Exposure: A Rational Approach to Skin Decontamination Word File

Primer on Dermal Exposure: A Rational Approach to Skin Decontamination PDF


MSDS

MSDS — Aromatic Amine Decontamination Solution PDF MSDS — Aromatic Amine Decontamination Solution Word File
MSDS — Aromatic Amine Cleaning / Developing Solution PDF MSDS — Aromatic Amine Cleaning / Developing Solution Word File
MSDS — Aliphatic Amine Developing Solution PDF MSDS — Aliphatic Amine Developing Solution Word File
MSDS — Isocyanate Decontamination Solution PDF MSDS — Isocyanate Decontamination Solution Word File
MSDS — Isocyanate Developing Solution PDF MSDS — Isocyanate Developing Solution Word File
MSDS — Acid / Base Developing Solution PDF MSDS — Acid / Base Developing Solution Word File
MSDS — D-TAM Skin Cleanser PDF MSDS — D-TAM Skin Cleanser Word File
MSDS — D-TAM Safe Solvent PDF MSDS — D-TAM Safe Solvent Word File

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