Volatile Organic Compounds
The SanAir Technologies Laboratory division possesses significant expertise in the sampling and analysis of various air pollutants, including Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Utilizing cutting-edge GC-MS and cryo-focusing technologies, we provide reliable confirmation and exceptional sensitivity in our results.
SanAir’s Specialty Environmental division provides highly sensitive, solutions-oriented air quality testing designed to provide hands-on sampling guidance and support to technicians in the field.
We offer a diverse range of canisters for sample collection, with sizes varying from 400cc to 6L, (the 1L canister being the most favored option). These specially treated vacuum canisters are equipped with quick-connect regulators, allowing for a no-tool, no-power sampling system. This design enhances field efficiency, enabling clients to set up quickly without concerns about sample train issues.
SanAir excels in detecting contaminants at parts per million (ppm), parts per billion (ppb), and parts per trillion (ppt) levels. Beyond the standard TO-15 list, we can also identify more than 125,000 additional hazardous compounds in the air matrix through Tentatively Identified Compounds (TIC) analysis.
Health Impacts
According to the EPA, VOCs tend to have concentrations inside the home two to five times higher than outside the home. These findings were not dependent on proximity to industrial areas. Paint, paint thinner, household cleaners, candles, and glue are some of the sources of VOCs. Long-term impacts on health include organ and central nervous system damage and potentially cancer.
Analytical Services
Through the application of our technology, we have integrated scientific principles across various fields, including:
- Vapor Intrusion within the environmental sector has successfully achieved detection limits as low as parts per trillion (ppt).
- LEED®, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally acknowledged rating system for green buildings. It offers a comprehensive framework aimed at promoting the construction of buildings that are not only environmentally friendly but also healthy and cost-effective. A significant component of the LEED® rating criteria is indoor air quality, which plays a crucial role in assessing the overall performance of a building.
- Biogas testing during methane extraction requires continuous monitoring of various parameters, including VOCs, siloxanes, sulfur content, and British Thermal Unit (BTU) values, to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Industrial hygiene sampling program in accordance with OSHA protocol PV2120, eliminating the need for cumbersome battery-operated pumps, glass tubes, and ice-packed return kits.
- Odor issues are analyzed through our advanced testing methods that achieve lower parts per trillion (ppt) values than traditional approaches and benefit individuals who are highly sensitive to chemical smells. We also offer headspace chamber testing to determine whether off-gassing is affecting indoor air quality.