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Operating Instructions
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SKC 575 Series Passive Samplers
for Organic Vapors
SKC 575 Series Passive Samplers are small ready-to-use samplers that provide
superior collection of organic vapors without the use of a sample pump. SKC
has scientifi cally validated the sampling rates for many chemicals and other critical
sampling parameters of the 575 Series Passive Samplers to meet OSHA/ASTM/
ANSI requirements. SKC 575 Series Passive Samplers have been identifi ed as a viable
alternative to active sampling in six OSHA methods.
Performance Profi le
Sorbent/Amount: 575-001: Charcoal, 350 mg
575-002: Anasorb
575-003: Anasorb 727, 300 mg
Housing material: Nylon
Diameter: 1.4 in (3.5 cm)
Length
(including clip): 2.5 in (6.3 cm)
Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
Concentration range: Varies - dependent upon chemical of interest
Analysis: Solvent desorption, Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization
Detector (GC/FID)
Shelf-life: 2 years at < 39.2 F (4 C)
Storage: Before use: Store at ambient temperature. For low-level
measurements, SKC recommends storage at < 39.2 F (4 C).
A er use: For sample storage information, refer to the
method for the chemical of interest. Expedited shipping is
recommended. See Storage.
Sample time: Validated for 15-min and 8-hr occupational exposure sampling.
Lab and fi eld studies conducted with several compounds show
suitability for 24-hr air sampling.
Sampling rate: Dependent upon chemical of interest. For compound-specifi c
sampling rates, visit www.skcinc.com and click on Sampling Guides.
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747, 500 mg

Sampling
Select the passive sampler with the sorbent best suited for the chemical of
interest. Visit www.skcinc.com and click on Sampling Guides to determine the
recommended 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 workshi 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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Storage
Before use: Store at ambient temperature. For low-level measurements, SKC
A er use: For sample storage information, refer to the method for the
recommends storage at < 39.2 F (4 C) for lower backgrounds and
optimum results.
chemical of interest. SKC recommends expedited shipment of
samples due to the unstable nature of some compounds.
Analysis
Solvent desorption, Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detector (GC/FID)
See Analysis Instructions online at www.skcinc.com/instructions/37009.pdf.
A listing of AIHA-accredited laboratories analyzing SKC 575 Series Passive Samplers is
available at www.skcinc.com. Click on Laboratories.
Validation
SKC 575 Series Passive Samplers for organic vapors have been validated to the
rigorous NIOSH and ANSI testing protocols.
Full - Passed all NIOSH Partial validation protocol and factorial study,
including interfering compounds; most rigorous test; includes all
parameters aff ecting sampling accuracy
Bi-level - A key member of a homologous series passed Full validation,
all others passed Partial. Validity shown by Guild et. al. (see References).
Partial - Passed NIOSH protocol for sampling rate, desorption
effi ciency, humidity eff ects, reverse diff usion, and storage stability
(reactive compounds).
Calculated - Uptake Rate - D x (A/L). “D” is a diff usion coeffi cient
calculated from the Hierschfelder Equation. “A/L” is a constant based on
the geometry of the sampler.
For compliance sampling, it is recommended that only those passive samplers
with agency, Full, or Bi-level validation be used. Passive samplers with lower
validation levels should be used only if verifi ed by sorbent tube methods.
References
Cassinelli, M.E., Hull, R.D., Crable, J.V. and Teass, A.W., “Diff usive Sampling: An Alternative
to Workplace Air Monitoring,” A. Berlin, R.H. Brown and K.J. Saunders (Royal Society of
Chemistry, London) (eds.), NIOSH Protocol for the Evaluation of Passive Monitors, 1987, pp.
190-202
Guild, L.V., Myrmel, K.H., Myers, G. and Dietrich, D.F., “Bi-Level Passive Monitor Validation:
A Reliable Way of Assuring Sampling Accuracy for a Larger Number of Related Chemical
Hazards” Appl. Occup. Environ. Hyg., Vol. 7, No. 5, May 1992, pp. 310-317. Reprints available
from SKC.
SKC 575 Passive Sampler Validation (Research) Reports. Available at www.skcinc.com. Click
on Downloads and search.
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Ordering Information
Passive Sampler for: Sorbent/Amount Cat. No. Qty.
Organic vapors Charcoal, 350 mg 575-001
575-001A
575-001B
575-001C
Organic vapors Anasorb 747, 500 mg 575-002
575-002A
575-002B
575-002C
Organic vapors Anasorb 727*, 300 mg 575-003 5
* Comparable to Chromosorb® 106
Desorption Effi ciency Tubes, pk/10, for: Cat. No.
575-001 Samplers 575-048
575-002 Samplers 575-049
575-003 Samplers 575-050
5
25
100
500
5
25
100
500
SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy
SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, which
provides SKC’s sole liability and the buyer’s exclusive remedy. To view the
complete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, go to h p://www.skcinc.
com/warranty.asp.
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