SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for PAHs (Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons by GC, see specific compounds)

SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for PAHs (Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons by GC, see specific compounds)
Chemical Information
PAHs (Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons by GC, see specific compounds)
 
GC-FID
0.3 to 0.5 µg/sample
Sampling Parameters

TWA
C/STEL

200 - 1000 L

2000 ml/min

varies

SKC Sampling Equipment

Filter in Preloaded Cassette:
  1. Filter Cassette, PTFE w/Support Pad, 2.00 µm, 37mm, 2-Piece Opaque Traditional Style Cassette, Banded, 50Pk
    Part Number: 225-1713
    $224.95 /PK
    Preloaded PTFE Filter with cellulose ring, 2.0 µm, 37-mm, in 2-piece opaque plastic cassette, pre-banded.
Sorbent Tube:
  1. Sorbent Tube, XAD-2, 8 x 110-mm size, 2 sections, 100/50 mg sorbent, 20/60 mesh, 50Pk
    Part Number: 226-30-04
    $187.00 /PK
    Sorbent Tube, XAD-2, 8 x 110-mm size, 2 sections, 100/50 mg sorbent, 20/60 mesh. Tube Ends: Glass Sealed Separators: Glass Wool/Glass Wool/Glass Wool
Filter Cassette and Cyclone Holder:
  1. Filter Cassette Holder
    Part Number: 225-1
    $33.00 /EA
    Filter Cassette Holder, accommodates two or three-piece 25 or 37-mm cassettes with or without a cyclone, clips to a worker's collar; includes 3 feet of 1/4-inch ID Tygon tubing and 25-mm adapter ring.
Pumps:
  1. AirChek TOUCH Pump
    Part Number: 220-5000TC
    $1,208.00 /EA
    AirChek® TOUCH AirChek Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and screwdriver set. Requires charging cradle and power supply. Connectivity to PC requires 877-93. Low flows from 5 to 500 ml/min require a low flow kit. AirChek TOUCH pumps contain Li-Ion batteries and are subject to special shipping regulations. AirChek TOUCH requires ¼-inch ID tubing.

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.