SKC 225-367 Abrasive Blasting Sampler User Manual
Operating instructions, Performance profi le
Button Aerosol Sampler
Catalog No. 225-360
The patented* SKC Button Aerosol Sampler is a
reusable fi lter sampler with a porous curved-surface
sampling inlet designed to improve the collection
characteristics of inhalable dust (< 100 μm aerodynamic
diameter
†
) including bioaerosols for viable or non-
viable analysis.
While closely following the ACGIH/ISO sampling
criteria for inhalable particulate mass at 4 L/min, the
Butt on Sampler's design also minimizes wind sensitivity, provides equal distribution
of particle loading and low intersample variation, and can be used in any orientation.
Sample analysis for inhalable dust is performed gravimetrically using NIOSH
Method 0500. Metals can be analyzed using direct-reading techniques (e.g.,
NIOSH Method 7702). Fungal spore analysis includes microscopy, immunoassay,
or polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
† Very large particles (> 100 μm) are thought to be less inhalable, but may enter the inlets of
some samplers by projection or sedimentation. The Butt on Aerosol Sampler design minimizes
collection of these particles.
Performance Profi le
Flow Rate: 4
L/min
The
Butt on Sampler closely follows the ACGIH/ISO inhalability
curve at 4 L/min. This provides optimum sampling. Sampling
effi
ciency is maintained within ± 30% at fl ows ranging from
2 to 5 L/min.
Construction: Sampling inlet: conductive stainless steel
Body:
aluminum
Support screen: stainless steel
Clip:
stainless steel and nylon
O-rings:
PTFE (inlet) and BUNA-N (body)
Filters:
25 mm
select as specifi ed by the method
Analysis:
Inhalable dust: Gravimetric (GR)
Fungal
spores:
Epifl uorescence microscopy, immunoassay, or
polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Metals:
X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Autoclavable: Up to approximately 273.2 F (134 C)
Tubing: 1/4-inch
ID
Operating Instructions
863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 USA
Tel: 724-941-9701 Fax: 724-941-1369 e-mail: [email protected]
SKC Button Aerosol
Sampler
* U.S. Patent Nos. 5,954,845 and 5,958,111