SKC 690-101-NB, 690-102-NB, 690-103-NB, 690-104-NB User Manual

Operating Instructions

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ULTRA III Passive Samplers without Blank

Cat. Nos. 690-101-NB, -103-NB, and -104-NB

Clip

Diffusion holes

(sample sorbent

compartment)

Sliding cover in open

(sampling) position

Sliding

cover

Clip

Sample

compartment

Sliding cover in
closed position

Sample sorbent

compartment

Sliding

cover

compartment

Clip

Plugs

Empty

Back view

Applications

SKC patented* ULTRA® III Passive Samplers provide for low ppb to ppt detection
of organic vapors in ambient and indoor air.

Performance Profi le

Sampling Rates: Go to the SKC Passive (Diff usive) Sampling Guide at

Analysis: Thermal desorption (TD); gas chromatography (GC)

Shelf-life: 30 days from date of manufacture. Store at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C).

www.skcinc.com/PassiveGuide/default.asp. Indoor (zero
velocity) sampling rates are available at www.skcinc.com/
instructions/1811.pdf.

See Analysis Instructions at www.skcinc.com/instructions/40125.pdf.

* U.S. Patent No. 6,607,581

www.skcinc.com

Sampling

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1. Open the pouch. Remove the sampler.
a. Do not discard the pouch.
b. Store the pouch in a clean, organic solvent-free

environment.

2. Record the following:
a. Sample ID on the pouch and sampler

ID label

b. Sampling location on the pouch
c. Date sample taken on the pouch

Do not use Sharpie® markers or equivalent to
mark the label or pouch as these can off-gas
VOCs.

3. Clip the sampler(s) in an appropriate location.
a. Indoors: Clip the sampler(s) to a stand

accessory (Cat. No. 690-302) and locate at an
appropriate height.

b. Outdoors: Clip the sampler(s) inside the

shelter (open on two ends and bo om to allow
air to fl ow freely). Hang the shelter securely at
the appropriate height.

Ensure the diffusion holes in the sampler are not
obstructed in any way.

Sampler

I.D. label

4. Start sampling: Slide the sampler cover to the

open position (diff usion holes visible).

a. If performing for an extended sampling time

Diffusion holes

(sample sorbent

compartment)

Clip

or sampling in an area of high concentrations,
install the Secondary Diffusion Barrier
accessory (Cat. No. 690-300); see Operating

Sliding cover

Instructions 39008.

b. Write the sample start time on the pouch label.

Sample compartment

5. Stop sampling: Slide the sampler cover to the

closed position (arrow and SKC visible).

Clip

a. Remove the Secondary Diff usion Barrier, if

used, and then slide the cover to the closed
position; see Operating Instructions 39008.

Sliding cover

b. Write the sample stop time on the pouch label.

6. Place the sampler in its resealable pouch

immediately a er sampling.

Ensure the sample ID on the sampler matches
the sample ID on the pouch.

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7. Seal the pouch(es). Place the pouch(es) in a

container with a cool pack.

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8. Use expedited shipping to ship the sample(s)

and Chain of Custody form(s) to a laboratory for
analysis.

Storage

Before Sampling: Up to 30 days at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) in a clean, organic solvent-free

environment

A er Sampling: 21 days at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) in a clean, organic solvent-free

environment

Ordering

ULTRA III Passive Samplers, pk/5, prefi lled with: Cat. No.

Anasorb
Chromosorb
Tenax

# Limited shelf-life; see Storage above

‡ Comparable to Carbopack B

¥ Go to www.osha.gov and search on ULTRA for additional information on sampling rates for Chromosorb 106.

Sampling Accessories
Stand for Indoor Sampling 690-302
Secondary Diffusion Barrier, 12 holes, lowers sampling rate
for extended sampling time and for high concentrations 690-300
Shelter for Outdoor Sampling 690-303

Analysis Accessory
Thermal Desorption Tube, Perkin Elmer, 0.25-inch OD x

3.5-inch length, includes screens and end caps, ea P226530

®

GCB1,#‡ 370 mg 690-101-NB

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106,#¥ 285 mg 690-103-NB

TA,# 253 mg 690-104-NB

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.

Form 40130 Rev 1405