Environmental
Chemical Vapor Monitoring Badges for Cosmetics & Personal Care ManufacturingCosmetics and personal care manufacturing can involve a variety of chemicals during formulation, blending, filling, cleaning, quality control, laboratory work and other production processes.
Environmental Monitoring Tech provides chemical vapor monitoring badges with laboratory analysis for facilities evaluating potential workplace exposure to applicable airborne chemical vapors.
The specific chemicals requiring monitoring depend on the materials and processes used at each facility. Employers should review current Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), applicable exposure limits and regulatory requirements when determining their monitoring needs.
Where Chemical Vapor Monitoring May Be Used
Chemical vapor monitoring may be applicable in operations involving:
- Cosmetics and color cosmetics
- Nail product manufacturing
- Skincare manufacturing
- Hair care and hair color products
- Fragrance and perfume manufacturing
- Personal care products
- Contract and private-label manufacturing
- Cosmetic ingredient manufacturing
- Research and development laboratories
- Quality control laboratories
- Cleaning and sanitation operations
Chemical Vapors That May Be Encountered
Depending on the products, ingredients and processes used at a facility, workers may potentially encounter chemical vapors such as:
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Used in numerous manufacturing, cleaning and formulation applications.
Acetone
A volatile solvent that may be present in certain cosmetic, nail-product, laboratory and cleaning processes.
Formaldehyde / Formalin
May be relevant to certain products, raw materials, laboratory processes or other facility operations.
Other Organic Vapors
Additional solvents and volatile chemicals may be present depending upon formulation and production processes. Facilities should review their SDSs to identify the chemicals used in their workplace and determine appropriate monitoring requirements.
Simple Chemical Vapor Monitoring
EMT chemical vapor monitoring badges provide a convenient method for collecting samples for laboratory analysis.
- No minimum order
- No account required
- Laboratory analysis included
- Standard turnaround is approximately one week after laboratory receipt
- Rush analysis may be available with prior approval and an additional fee
- Individual chemical monitoring options are available for numerous workplace vapors
Not Sure Which Chemical You Need to Monitor?
Start by reviewing the product or chemical Safety Data Sheet (SDS), particularly the composition/ingredients and exposure-control sections. Chemical names and CAS numbers can help identify the appropriate monitoring option.
You can also contact EMT and send your SDS for help identifying an available monitoring option.
Information provided by Environmental Monitoring Tech is for general informational purposes only. Monitoring requirements vary according to workplace conditions, chemicals, processes and applicable regulations. Employers should follow applicable regulatory requirements and qualified workplace safety guidance.
