Formaldehyde Sampling Tubes
For Indoor Air Quality, Workplace, and Ambient Sampling
High
capacity
- Low background
- Meet OSHA, NIOSH, ASTM and EPA specifications
- For TWA and STEL sampling
- Available with ozone scrubber
- Environmental and industrial hygiene applications
Formaldehyde Sampling Tubes Product Data Bulletin (PDF)
Sorbent Tube 226-119 Operating Instructions/Certificate
of Quality
Sorbent Tube 226-120 Operating Instructions/Certificate
of Quality
EPA IP6A
Method Update: Determination Of Formaldehyde And Other Aldehydes
In Indoor Air
SKC Formaldehyde Sampling Tubes
SKC sorbent sample tubes meet the specifications of EPA Method TO-11A
(Jan. 1997) and ASTM Method D 5197 (May 1997) for the determination
of formaldehyde (and other aldehyde) concentrations in ambient air
without the incompatibility and breakthrough problems of the cartridges
specified in EPA TO-11 and EPA IP6A.
SKC formaldehyde sample tube Cat. No. 226-119 is 6-mm OD x 110-mm
long and contains a 300-mg front sorbent section and a 150-mg backup
sorbent section. The sorbent is silica gel coated with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
(DNPH) as specified in EPA TO-11A, EPA IP6A, and ASTM D 5197. SKC
tube Cat. No. 226- 120 is 8-mm reduced to 6-mm OD x 140-mm long and
contains the same coated sorbent and backup sections. However, it
also contains a section of potassium iodide that acts as an ozone
scrubber as suggested in EPA IP6A and ASTM D 5197.
Formaldehyde Tube Applications
Low background, high capacity, and low pressure drop make SKC formaldehyde
tubes extremely useful for both environmental and industrial hygiene
applications. In addition, the DNPH chemistry lends itself to monitoring
other aldehydes simultaneously in the workplace environment.
When sampling for formaldehyde in the presence of ozone, use SKC
tube Cat. No. 226-120 with an ozone scrubber section. This built-in
section removes ozone from the sample stream eliminating background
interference during analysis.
Performance
Formaldehyde and other aldehydes react with DNPH to form stable
hydrazones, which are extracted from the silica gel and analyzed
by liquid chromatography. Cartridges previously specified in EPA
TO-11 have a high pressure drop with a recommended flow rate of 200
ml/min making them incompatible with many personal sampling pumps.
The SKC tubes, with their low pressure drop, can be used with standard
personal sampling pumps up to 1 L/min. The cartridges lack a backup
section to detect sample breakthrough, while the SKC tubes have a
150- mg backup sorbent section. The SKC tubes also have a greater
capacity than the previously specified cartridges. The formaldehyde
background of the SKC tubes meet EPA TO-11A requirements.
Indoor Air Quality Sampling
SKC formaldehyde tubes meet the specifications of NIOSH Methods
2541 and 2539 and OSHA Method 52 for workplace formaldehyde sampling.
SKC formaldehyde tube Cat. No. 226-119 meets NIOSH Method 2016 specifications
for workplace sampling. Its high capacity, low background levels, and backup
section give this tube an edge over traditional packed cartridges. This tube
is suitable for both personal workplace and ambient monitoring.
Ordering Information Online
Ordering
| Method |
Sorbent |
Sorbent Amount |
Qty.
|
Cat. No.† |
OSHA 52
(for TWA Sampling) |
XAD-2 treated with
2-(hydroxymethyl) piperidine |
75/150 mg |
20
|
226-117 |
OSHA 52
(for STEL Sampling) |
XAD-2 treated with
2-(hydroxymethyl) piperidine |
23/45 mg |
20
|
226-54 |
| NIOSH 2541 and 2539 |
XAD-2 treated with
2-(hydroxymethyl) piperidine |
60/120 mg |
20
|
226-118 |
| EPA TO-11A and IP6A, ASTM
D5197, NIOSH 2016 and 2532 |
Silica gel treated with 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) |
150/300 mg |
20
|
226-119 * |
EPA IP6A
ASTM D5197 |
Silica gel treated with 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, includes
ozone scrubber section (potassium chloride) |
150/300 mg |
20
|
226-120 * |
† Limited
Shelf Life, contact SKC for more information.
* This tube is not suitable
for the quantification of acrolein in air. Freezer storage required
Formaldehyde
Sampling Tubes Product Data Bulletin (PDF)
Sorbent
Tube 226-119 Operating Instructions/Certificate of Quality
Sorbent
Tube 226-120 Operating Instructions/Certificate of Quality
EPA IP6A Method Update:
Determination Of Formaldehyde And Other Aldehydes In Indoor Air
Formaldehyde Sampling Pump Kit
 |
The SKC Formaldehyde Sampling Kit includes all
the equipment needed to sample for formaldehyde. Each kit includes
a PCXR4 Sample Pump, single charger, adjustable low flow holder,
protective tube cover (type B), 20 formaldehyde tubes (Cat. No.
226-119), and tube/breaker capper
Formaldehyde Sampling Pump Kit
Cat.
No. 224-4117 |
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