SKC Passive Sampling Guide for Formaldehyde

Chemical Hazard

Formaldehyde

CAS. No.

50-00-0

Agency Standards OSHA TWA (ppm)

0.75

ACGIH TLV (ppm)

0.3 C


Sampling Parameters

Sampling Rate (ml/min)

Minimum Sampling Time (min)

Maximum Sampling Time (hrs)

20.4

7 days

7 days

Analytical Method

HPLC-UV

Desorption Efficiency %

100

Desorption Solvent

Acetonitrile (3 ml)


SKC Sampling Equipment

Passive Sampler:500-100 

Validation Type

Partial
Passed NIOSH protocol for sampling rate, desorption efficiency, and storage stability.

Research Report

1608


Footnotes

Tape is desorbed with 3.0 ml Acetonitrile. Refer to the operating instructions 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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