Analysis of VOCs in air

Sampling & analysis of VOC in air

The presence of Volatile Organic compounds (VOC) in air, may cause adverse health impact on humans, animals and the environment in general.






VOC ambient air

Analytical method & sampling procedure

The portfolio of tests provided by ALS contains hundreds of individual parameters. For each parameter ALS provides recommended sampling materials such as tubes, canisters, bottle vac's or tedlar bags.

The analysis is performed by gas or liquid chromatography after extraction, desorption or direct injection.

Example of compounds, group of compounds or methods provided:

  • EPA TO-15
  • EPA TO-17
  • EPA TO-3
  • Acids, organic and inorganic
  • Aldehydes
  • Amines
  • BTEX
  • Halogenated compounds
  • Large range of industrial solvents
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How to guide

Watch this video to learn how to perform a flow controller shut-in test

Downloads

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A Comparison of EPA TO14 TO14A and TO15 USA

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