SKC OSHA/NIOSH/ASTM Sampling Guide for Formaldehyde

Chemical Hazard

Formaldehyde

CAS. No.

50-00-0

Sampling Methodology

NIOSH 3500


Sampling Parameters

Agency Standards (ppm)

Volume

Rate

Time

TWA 0.016

96 L

200 ml/min

8 hrs

C/STEL 0.1

15 L

1000 ml/min

15 hrs

Analytical Method

VAS


SKC Sampling Equipment

Impinger:225-36-1 

Impinger Trap:225-22 

Filter:225-1709 

Filter Cassette :225-2LF 

Screen:225-26 

Air Sampling Pump:220-5000TC 

Limit of Detection

0.5µg/sample


Footnotes

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

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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