Environmental
Chemical Vapor Monitoring Badges for Dry Cleaning & Commercial LaundryDry cleaners and commercial laundries use solvents and cleaning products to process garments and linens. Depending on the equipment, products and ventilation in use, workers may be exposed to airborne chemical vapors.
Environmental Monitoring Tech provides chemical vapor monitoring badges with laboratory analysis for facilities evaluating potential workplace exposure to applicable airborne chemical vapors. EMT's badges provide laboratory-analyzed exposure data that can be compared with applicable occupational exposure limits.
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 areas such as:
- Dry cleaning plants and neighborhood dry cleaners
- Dry cleaning machine and solvent storage areas
- Garment spotting and pressing areas
- Commercial and industrial laundries
- Hotel, resort and hospitality laundries
- Uniform and linen service facilities
- Equipment maintenance and solvent handling areas
Chemical Vapors That May Be Encountered
Depending on the products and processes used at a facility, workers may potentially encounter chemical vapors such as:
Perchloroethylene (PERC)
A solvent widely used in dry cleaning. Vapor may be present around dry cleaning machines and during solvent handling, loading, unloading and equipment maintenance.
Ammonia
May be present in some spotting agents and cleaning products. Check the SDS for the products you use.
Other Chemical Vapors
Dry cleaning solvents, spotting agents and laundry products can contain a variety of other volatile ingredients. Review your SDSs to identify the chemicals used in your 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.
