SKC 500-400 UMEx 400 Passive Sampler for Amines - Manual (Page 2)

Performance Profi le
Sampling Rates: Compound Sampling Rate RSD
(ml/min)
Methyl amine 18.4 14.0
Dimethyl amine 18.2 5.8
Isopropyl amine 13.9 9.5
Allyl amine 22.4 7.7
n-Butyl amine 18.1 9.2
Concentration Range: 0.5 to 10 ppm
Detection Principle: Formation of a stable amine derivative, made from a
reaction of the amine with NITC
Analysis Method: Analysis by HPLC with UV detection at 254 nm
Accuracy: ± 25% for all amines except methyl amine
± 35% for methyl amine
Shelf-life: 12 months from date of manufacture in freezer
Storage: Before use: ≤39.2 F (4 C)
After use: Samples can store at ambient temperatures
for 14 days
For storage greater than 14 days, store at ≤39.2 F (4 C).
Do not store with food.
Temperature Effects: No effect on sampling rate between 50 and 86 F
(10 and 30 C)
Humidity Effects: No effect on sampling rate from 10 to 80% relative humid-
ity (RH)
Wind Velocity Effects: No effect from 5 to 100 cm/sec
Interferences: None found; highly specifi c for amines
Validation: Partial
Dimensions: 3.4 x 1.1 x 0.35 in (8.6 x 2.8 x .89 cm)
Weight: 0.38 oz (10.8 g)
Slide Cover: Blue
Sampling Instructions
Cautions: • Store at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) before use.
• Do not store with food.
• Before sampling, check the expiration date on the label on the
outside of the pouch. Do not use aft er the last day of the month
indicated.
• SKC recommends using gloves when handling chemically
treated media.
• UME
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samplers are designed for single use. Do NOT reuse
UME
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samplers.