Extending the Compatible Analyte Volatility Range for Indoor Air Quality and Material Emissions Testing Using Multi-Bed Sorbent Tubes from Markes

30 Apr 2015

This application note summarizes two important and independent studies aimed at extending the compatible analyte range of tests used to determine chemicals released from materials, and associated indoor air quality measurements. The papers compare the performance of single-bed Tenax® TA tubes to those packed with multiple sorbents, and demonstrate how the latter guarantee improved recovery of very volatile compounds without compromising the recovery or stability of heavier target analytes.

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Thermal desorption sorbent sampling tubes for air sampling. Backed up by fast and friendly service, Markes’ tubes provide optimum sampling and analytical performance. Our range includes everything from cost-effective packages of industry-standard tubes to the last word in sorbent tube innovation. Features: Our industry-standard (3½-inch (89 mm) long x ¼-inch (6.4 mm) o.d.) sorbent tubes are available in stainless steel, inert-coated stainless steel and glass. Compatible with thermal desorption instruments manufactured by Markes International, PerkinElmer and Shimadzu. All tubes are permanently labelled with a unique serial number, barcode and sampling flow arrow, so that they are easy to use and track. Further labelling options for tube tracking – includes laser-etching, banding and RFID-tagging (TubeTAG™). Diffusion-locking SafeLok™ options for additional peace of mind. Stringent quality control – our tubes are packed to a tolerance of ±2.5% or better. Application-specific sorbent tubes – optimally packed for applications ranging from air toxics to material emssions testing. Our sorbent tubes can also be ordered conditioned and capped, so that they’re ready for use on arrival. All our sorbent tubes can be supplied: empty for you to pack yourself (or for direct desorption); pre-packed with one sorbent bed for diffusive (passive) monitoring applications; or pre-packed with up to three sorbent beds for pumped (active) monitoring applications. We also supply 4½-inch DAAMS tubes (regular and high-flow, in any of the above materials) – contact us for details.
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Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor

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Fast sampling of emissions from products and materials. The Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor™ (µ-CTE™) is a versatile and compact unit with up to six small cylindrical chambers that enables the sampling of chemicals released from products or materials. Released volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) are collected onto sorbent tubes for analysis by TD–GC–MS. The capability of the Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor has been further extended by the release of the Humidifier Accessory, which supplies the Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor with air or gas at up to 50% relative humidity. Features: The four-chamber model has a chamber volume of 114 mL and a maximum temperature of 250°C The six-chamber model has a chamber volume of 44 mL and a maximum temperature of 120°C Volatiles are collected on sorbent tubes for analysis by TD–GC–MS; also compatible with DNPH cartridges for formaldehyde monitoring No sample preparation needed – simply place the material in the chamber A constant flow of heated air or gas ensures rapid production of a representative VOC/SVOC profile Results can be correlated with longer-term reference methods Construction from inert-coated stainless steel – compatibility with reactive or thermally labile chemicals Accessories allow surface-only sampling or permeation testing An optional humidifier accessory (available for both models of microchamber) supplies air/gas at up to 50% relative humidity to allow closer simulation of conditions used in reference tests and to enhance the recovery of some less-volatile polar compounds Benefits: Save time and money by minimising the need for third-party reference tests Convienient and fast – test multiple samples in minutes, not days, for efficient quality control Confidence in results – Data from the Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor has been shown to correlate with longer-term reference-test results Avoid tedious and time-consuming sample preparation – simply place your sample in the microchamber Complies with international standard methods ISO 12219-3 (interior air of road vehicles) and ASTM D7706 (rapid screening of VOC emissions from products) Peace-of-mind – you are buying a quality product from the recognised leader in thermal desorption instrumentation Applications: RMicro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor analysing Rapid emissions screening of materials used indoors and in vehicles, especially to aid compliance with regulations and safety labels Product R&D and formulation of lower-emitting products Testing of raw materials and production-line quality control Comparison with competitors’ products Testing permeation of vapours through materials Aroma profiling of foods or fragranced materials

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