SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs), total
| Chemical Information | ||
Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs), total | FLUOR | Detector #1 0.12 µg/sample. Detector #2 0.05 µg/sample. |
| Sampling Parameters | |||
TWA | 5 @0.01mg/m3 - 1000 L | 1000 - 2000 ml/min | varies |
| Important Information PTFE filter must be backed by a gasket (225-23). Analysis requires 2 detectors |
SKC Sampling Equipment
Filter Cassette, PTFE w/Support Pad, 2.00 µm, 37mm, 2-Piece Opaque Traditional Style Cassette, Banded, 50PkPart Number: 225-1713$224.95 /PKPreloaded PTFE Filter with cellulose ring, 2.0 µm, 37-mm, in 2-piece opaque plastic cassette, pre-banded.
Sorbent Tube, XAD-2, 8 x 110-mm size, 2 sections, 100/50 mg sorbent, 20/60 mesh, 50PkPart Number: 226-30-04$187.00 /PKSorbent 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 HolderPart Number: 225-1$33.00 /EAFilter 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.
AirChek TOUCH PumpPart Number: 220-5000TC$1,208.00 /EAAirChek® 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.
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