OSHA Versatile Sampler Tubes
For Pesticides and Other Sampling Applications
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- Sorbent and filter combined in one tube
- Collects vapors and aerosols simultaneously
- Available with a variety of sorbents for special
uses
- Low backgrounds ensure sample integrity
- Meets OSHA design specifications
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OVS
Tube Product Data Bulletin (PDF)
OSHA Versatile Sampler
The unique construction of this versatile tube allows for the simultaneous
collection of aerosols and vapors. Originally designed by OSHA to
overcome some of the inconveniences of earlier methods, it is often
referred to
as the OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS). This specially designed glass
tube contains a filter to trap aerosols and a two-section sorbent
bed to adsorb
vapors. All materials used in the construction of this tube are purified
to ensure low background interference. Samples are usually drawn
at 1.0 L/min to obtain volumes ranging from 60 to 480 liters. The
tubes are then
solvent extracted in toluene, acetonitrile, or acetone and analyzed
by GC or HPLC using electron capture, nitrogen/phosphorus, flame
photometric, or ultraviolet detectors. The specially constructed
open glass tube
is
75 mm long with a 13-mm outer diameter on the inlet end tapered to
8 mm on the outlet end. To increase the versatility of this design,
SKC has
expanded the OVS line to include tubes with variations in sorbents
and filter combinations.
Other combinations of sorbents or filters following the OVS
tube design are available by special order for research or other
specialty uses. Contact SKC with
your tube specifications.
| Application - Methods |
Sorbent
(Amount) |
Filter |
Qty. |
Cat. No. |
Pesticides
OSHA 62, 63, 67, 70, 74, OSHA CSI
Organotin Compounds
(methyl tin mercaptide, stannous-2-ethyl hexaneoate, butyltin
trichloride) OSHA CSI |
XAD®-2
(140/270 mg) |
glass fiber |
pk/10 |
|
pk/50 |
226-30-16A |
Pesticides
Organophosphorous - NIOSH 5600, 5601, 5602 |
XAD-2
(140/270 mg) |
quartz fiber |
pk/10
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|
pk/50
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226-58A |
Explosives
( trinitrotoluene {TNT} and dinitrotoluene {DNT}) - OSHA 44
Phthalate esters
OSHA 104
Acrylates and Benzophenone
(non-agency method † ) |
Tenax ®
(70/140 mg) |
glass fiber |
pk/10 |
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Caprolactum vapor
OSHA CSI
Glycols
NIOSH 5523 |
XAD-7
(100/200 mg) |
glass fiber |
pk/10
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pk/50
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226-57A |
Reference
† Non-agency method
Nylander-French L.S., Priha E.., Berglund G., and Rosen G., "A Method for Monitoring
Worker Exposure to Airborne Multifunction Acrylates," Applied Occupational
Environmental Hygiene, Volume 9, Number 12, pp. 977-983; 1994.
OVS
Tube Product Data Bulletin (PDF)
OVS Tube Holder
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The OVS Tube Holder consists of a standard tube holder fitted
with a special durable protective cover for the OVS tube. A
collar clip fastened to the protective cover allows for easy
attachment
to a worker. A flexible metal coil surrounds the tubing just
below the holder and allows the tubing to bend without blocking
the airflow. The OVS Tube Holder is suitable for use with Universal
XR, AirChek® 2000, and AirChek 52 sample pumps.
OVS Tube
Holder includes fitting with durable protective cover, 3
feet of tubing, and collar clip. |
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OVS Tube Holder
Cat. No.........................................224-29V
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Tubing/Adapter Kit for Calibration of OVS Tubes
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| This new kit contains two sections of tubing and a tubing
adapter to facilitate calibration of a sample pump when using
an OVS Sorbent Tube.
OVS Tubing/Adapter Kit includes 2 sections of tubing and
tubing adapter
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OVS Tubing/Adapter Kit
Cat. No.........................................224-31
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Multi-purpose Calibration Jar
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Multi-purpose Calibration Jar The SKC Multi-purpose
Calibration Jar provides convenient calibration when using a
GS Cyclone, PUF tube, OVS tube, the IOM, or the PEM. Instead
of packing four or five different calibration adapters for the
field, pack only one Multi-purpose Calibration Jar. The rugged
32-oz polypropylene jar contains a quick screw cap and barbed
fitting for easy use.
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Multi-purpose Calibration Jar
Cat. No.........................................225-111
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