SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Formaldehyde

SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Formaldehyde
Chemical Information
Formaldehyde
50-00-0
VAS
0.5µg/sample
Sampling Parameters

TWA 0.016 ppm
C/STEL 0.1 ppm

1 @3ppm -100 L
15 L

200-1000 ml/min
1000 ml/min

varies
15 min

Important Information
Use filter when sampling in dusty environments. See the Method for details

SKC Sampling Equipment

Impinger:
  1. Midget Impinger, Glass, 25 ml, Standard Nozzle
    Part Number: 225-36-1
    $133.00 /EA
    Glass Midget Impinger, 25 ml, with standard nozzle
Impinger Trap:
  1. Impinger Trap, Glass, Each
    Part Number: 225-22
    $82.00 /EA
    Glass Trap for Glass Midget Impingers, for area sampling, can be used with or without sorbent.
Filter:
  1. Filter, PTFE w/PMP Support Ring, 2.00 µm, 37mm, 50Pk
    Part Number: 225-1709
    $274.95 /PK
    PTFE Filter with PMP support ring, 2.0 µm, 37-mm, no support pad included.
Filter Cassette:
  1. Cassette, Blank, SureSeal™, Leak Free, 2-Piece, 37mm, Clear Styrene, 10Pk
    Part Number: 225-2LF
    $19.95 /PK
    SureSeal Filter Cassette Blank, 2 sections, 37-mm, clear styrene filter cassette blank, leak free to ensure high quality sampling results.
Screen:
  1. Support Screen, Stainless Steel, Wide Mesh, 37mm
    Part Number: 225-26
    $15.95 /EA
    Support Screen, 37-mm, stainless steel, wide mesh.
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.