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Chemical Vapor Monitoring Badges for Forensic & Crime LaboratoriesForensic and crime laboratories use solvents and other chemicals for sample preparation, extraction and analysis. Depending on the procedures, products and ventilation in use, analysts and support staff 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:
- Crime laboratories and forensic science laboratories
- Toxicology and drug chemistry sections
- Trace evidence and sample preparation areas
- Sample extraction and solvent handling areas
- Fume hood and chemical storage areas
- Medical examiner and coroner laboratories
- University forensic science programs
Chemical Vapors That May Be Encountered
Depending on the products and processes used at a facility, workers may potentially encounter chemical vapors such as:
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane)
A laboratory solvent that may be used in sample extraction and other analytical procedures.
Acetonitrile
A solvent commonly used in laboratory analysis.
Methanol
A common laboratory solvent used in many preparation and analytical procedures.
Chloroform
A solvent that may be used in certain extraction procedures.
Hexane
A solvent that may be used in extraction and sample preparation.
Other Chemical Vapors
Forensic laboratories may use a wide range of solvents and reagents depending on their casework and methods. 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.
