SKC 575 Series Passive Samplers for Organic Vapors User Manual
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Sampling
Select the passive sampler with the sorbent best suited for the chemical of
interest. Vrecommended sampler for a specifi c compound.
1. Remove sampler from sealed pouch. Retain
and set aside all other parts, including the
desorption effi
ciency tube(s).
2. Write the start time, date, and a user-assigned
sampler ID number on the label on the back
of the sampler. On a sheet of paper, record the
temperature and atmospheric pressure at the
sampling site.
3. Remove the lock, cap, and O-ring from the
sampler and set aside. Clip sampler to worker’s
clothing in the breathing zone. Ensure small
holes are facing out.
Note: Sample the entire workshift to obtain a true 8-hour exposure. If breaks/lunch
are part of the 8-hour workday or occur in the work area, samplers may remain
sampling. If desired, the sampler can be removed for breaks/lunch and sealed with
the provided cap. When the worker returns to the work area, replace the sampler on
the worker’s clothing and remove the cap. Note the times the sampler is removed
from and placed back on the worker to ensure accurate air volumes.
4. At the end of the desired sampling period,
unclip the sampler from worker clothing. Push
the O-ring, cap, and lock (removed during Step
3) onto the side of the sampler containing the
holes.
5. Write the stop time on the label on the back of
the sampler.
6. Carefully package and send the sampler, all
other parts, and sampling site information
including temperature and atmospheric
pressure to an AIHA-accredited laboratory for
analysis. If using an in-house laboratory, refer
to the analysis instructions included in this
package.
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