Lead & Metals
SanAir tests metals in dust wipes, paint chips, soil, and bulk and air samples for the presence of toxic heavy metals by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (FLAAS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES).
SanAir offers various analytical testing methods designed to meet our clients’ needs for accuracy and reliability while complying with federal and state requirements. Our services include:
- Total Concentration of Lead
- TCLP for Lead
- Total Suspended Particulate Lead Matter in the Atmosphere
- Total Concentration of RCRA 8 Metals
- TCLP for RCRA 8 Metals
- Total Concentration of Mercury in soil, paint, air particulates, and vapor
- Total Concentration of Metals
We are a participant in the Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing program, ensuring that our testing gives clients accurate results using the most efficient methods allowable.
Health Impacts
Toxic heavy metals present neurological and developmental dangers and can lead to organ failure and increased cancer risk. Lead is the most frequently encountered toxic metal in remediation due to its presence in paint in pre-1978 homes and workplaces, as well as in pipes.
FLAAS
Instrumentation for total concentration of lead in Dust wipe, Soil, Paint, Bulk, and Air
- EPA 7000B – Dust wipe, Soil, Paint, Bulk
- NIOSH 7082 – Air Monitoring
ICP-OES
Instrumentation for total concentration of lead (low-level lead analysis) and heavy multi-metals
- EPA 6010C – Dust wipe, Soil, Paint, Bulk
- NIOSH 7300 – Air (Lead only)
- NIOSH 7303 – Air (Multiple metals, available upon request)
- EPA 1311/EPA 3010A/EPA 6010C – TCLP-Lead and TCLP RCRA 7 metals
- 40CFR Appendix 50-part B Total suspended particulate (Lead only)
Mercury Analyzer (FIMS)
Instrumentation for total concentration of Mercury
- EPA 7471B – Paint, soil, bulk
- OSHA ID145 – Air particulate (Mercury)
- NIOSH 6009 – Vapor (Solid sorbent tube analysis)
- EPA 1311/ EPA 7470A – TCLP (Mercury)
Analytical Services
FLAAS
Instrumentation for total concentration of lead in Dust wipe, Soil, Paint, Bulk, and Air
- EPA 7000B – Dust wipe, Soil, Paint, Bulk
- NIOSH 7082 – Air Monitoring
ICP-OES
Instrumentation for total concentration of lead (low-level lead analysis) and heavy multi-metals
- EPA 6010C – Dust wipe, Soil, Paint, Bulk
- NIOSH 7300 – Air (Lead only)
- NIOSH 7303 – Air (Multiple metals, available upon request)
- EPA 1311/EPA 3010A/EPA 6010C – TCLP-Lead and TCLP RCRA 7 metals
- 40CFR Appendix 50-part B Total suspended particulate (Lead only)
Mercury Analyzer (FIMS)
Instrumentation for total concentration of Mercury
- EPA 7471B – Paint, soil, bulk
- OSHA ID145 – Air particulate (Mercury)
- NIOSH 6009 – Vapor (Solid sorbent tube analysis)
- EPA 1311/ EPA 7470A – TCLP (Mercury)
Preparation and Digestion Methods
Hot block digestion: Equipment for total concentration and multiple metals sample digestion
- By EPA 3050B
Hotplate digestion: Equipment for TCLP sample digestion
- By EPA 3010A
TCLP Preparation Method
- By EPA 1311