SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Particulates, inorganic (bioaerosols)

SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Particulates, inorganic (bioaerosols)
Chemical Information
Particulates, inorganic (bioaerosols)
 
varies
 
Sampling Parameters

TWA
C/STEL

15 - 150 L

15000 ml/min

1-10 min

Important Information
Analysis by light microscopy and additional methods depending upon the nature of the sample

SKC Sampling Equipment

Spore Trap Cassette:
  1. Filter Cassette, VersaTrap, 10Pk
    Part Number: 225-9820
    $50.00 /PK
    VersaTrap® Sampling Cassette, 37-mm, with microslide, for aerosol monitoring of mold spores, fibers, asbestos, and fungi; allows for quantitative analysis of biological and inorganic particles for most airborne aerosol screening applications; can be used with VersaTrap Wall Adapters to sample in wall cavities.
Pumps:
  1. QuickTake 30 Pump w/Charger
    Part Number: 228-9530
    $1,897.00 /EA
    QuickTake® 30 (with programmable timer) Sample Pump with Li-Ion battery pack, 110-240 V AC charger/adapter, and cassette/tubing adapter. Flow range: constant flow 10 to 30 L/min Ideal for use with BioStage® impactor, BioCassette, VersaTrap cassettes, Air-O-Cell cassettes, wall samplers, or impaction samplers that require flows to 30 L/min.

This SKC Air Sampling Guide is a reference only to assist users in finding the method, sampling equipment, and sampling media for a specific compound. This publication is intended for general information only and should not be used as a substitute for reviewing applicable government regulations, equipment operating instructions, or legal standards. Users must consult the appropriate sampling method for the compound of interest before sampling. The sampling parameters shown here are suggestions based on the ranges or volume, flow, and time specified in the methods. It is the responsibility of the analyst performing the sampling and analysis steps to adjust the parameters so that the required detection limits can be obtained. The information contained in this document should not be construed as legal advice or opinion nor as a final authority on legal or regulatory procedures.