PUF Tubes for Low-volume Sampling

• Designed to meet EPA and ASTM methods for pesticides and PCBs
  
  
• Can be used with personal sample pumps up to 5 L/min
  
  
• Precleaned to meet method specifications
  
  
• Ready to use
  
  
• Suitable for ambient, indoor, or personal air sampling
  
  
• Sample up to 24 hours
  
  
• Suitable for repacking and recertifying
  
  
• Custom PUF/sorbent combinations available
  
  
• High-volume PUF Tubes also available

PUF Tubes for Low-volume Sampling Spec. Sheet (PDF)

SKC Sampling Media for Environmental Air Monitoring (PDF)

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Precleaned and Ready to Use

SKC Low-volume PUF Tubes are precleaned to meet or exceed method specifications for purity and are packaged to allow immediate use without further treatment. SKC PUF tubes are also reusable. See custom PUF and repack information.

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PUF/Tenax® Multi-bed Tube for Pesticides and PCBs
ASTM Method D4861 and EPA Method TO-10A

Packed with two 30-mm sections of polyurethane foam (PUF) and one 750-mg section of Tenax, this tube is suitable for non-occupational exposure monitoring of homes, public buildings, and office buildings. It can simultaneously collect many of the airborne chemicals that can contribute to "Sick Building Syndrome" as described in ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials) Method D4861.
Catalog Number 226-124

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PUF Tube for Pesticides
EPA Method TO-10A and ASTM Methods D4861 and D4947

Designed for sampling common pesticides including organochlorine, organophosphorus, pyrethrin, triazine, carbamate, and urea, this tube contains a single 76-mm PUF plug.
Catalog Number 226-92

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PUF/XAD-2® Multi-bed Tube for Pesticides

This tube contains two 30-mm sections of PUF and one 1500-mg section of XAD-2 sorbent. The method for this tube is under development.
Catalog Number 226-143

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PUF Tube with Pre-filter for Dioxins

This PUF-only tube contains a glass fiber pre-filter followed by a single 76-mm PUF plug. The method for this tube is under development.
Catalog Number 226-126

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PUF Tubes for Low-volume Sampling Methods

Methods	Compounds†	Sorbent (Amount)		Cat. No.
ASTM-D4861#	Organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides and PCBs	PUF/Tenax/PUF (30 mm/750 mg/30 mm)		226-124
EPA TO-10A , IP-8	Organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides, carbamate, pyrethrin, triazine and urea pesticides
EPA TO-10A , IP-8	Organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides, carbamate, pyrethrin, triazine and urea pesticides	PUF (76 mm)		226-92
ASTM-D4861#	Organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides and PCBs
ASTM D4947	Chlordane and heptachlor residues
Custom	Pesticides	PUF/XAD-2/PUF (30 mm/1500 mg/30 mm)		226-143
Custom	Dioxins	Glass Fiber Filter/PUF (76 mm)		226-126
Accessories				Cat. No.
Tube Holder for Low-volume PUF Tubes				224-29P
Multi-purpose Calibration Jar				225-111
Large Multi-purpose Calibration Jar, supports 8 in long x 3.25 in diameter devices				225-112
Replacement PUFs/Repacks				Cat. No.
Replacement PUF for 226-92, uncleaned, 76-mm length, pk/20				P22692
Repack for 226-92, new PUF packed into cleaned original glass and inserted into cleaned storage bottle				P22692R
Repack for 226-126, new PUF/filter packed into cleaned original glass and inserted into cleaned storage bottle				P226126R
Repack for 226-143, new PUF/sorbent packed into cleaned original glass and inserted into cleaned storage bottle				P226143R

#	Use this PUF/Tenax sorbent combination tube for sampling compounds with high vapor pressure. It also allows the simultaneous measurement of many airborne chemicals that can contribute to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).
†	See the SKC EPA Air Sampling Guide for a complete list of specific compounds for each method.
Note:	PUF tubes used in the Statements of Work for Superfund sites must be used and analyzed within 14 days of being cleaned.
Note:	EPA methods allow some flexibility accommodating similar sampling protocols, however, such flexibility places documentation responsibility on the user. For a detailed explanation, refer to the methods.

PUF Tubes for Low-volume Sampling Spec. Sheet (PDF)

SKC Sampling Media for Environmental Air Monitoring (PDF)

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Custom PUF Tubes and Repacking Available

Custom environmental tubes and replacement PUFs are available as well as PUF tube repacking. Repacking service includes cleaning the glass, packing it with new sorbent/PUF, and inserting it into a cleaned storage bottle. Contact SKC at 724-941-9701 for more information.

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This page was last modified May 2, 2008