Environmental
Chemical Vapor Monitoring Badges for Manufacturing & Industrial FacilitiesManufacturing and industrial facilities use solvents, coatings, adhesives, fuels and cleaning chemicals across a wide range of processes. Because the chemicals depend on the process, this page is organized by common processes as well as by industry.
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 industries and operations such as:
- Aerospace, aviation and defense manufacturing
- Shipyards, shipbuilding and marine repair
- Furniture and wood products manufacturing
- Automotive manufacturing, repair and refinishing
- Battery manufacturing
- Oil, gas, petroleum and petrochemical facilities
- Industrial tank, tanker and vessel cleaning
- Semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom operations
- Textile and apparel manufacturing and finishing
Chemical Vapors That May Be Encountered
Depending on the products and processes used at a facility, workers may potentially encounter chemical vapors such as:
Solvent Cleaning & Degreasing
Common cleaning solvents include Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Toluene and Xylene. Degreasing and paint-stripping operations may also involve Trichloroethylene or Methylene Chloride.
Coatings, Paints, Adhesives & Composites
These processes may involve solvents such as Toluene, Xylene, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone and Butyl Acetate, as well as Styrene in fiberglass and composite work and Methyl Methacrylate in some adhesives.
Fuels, Petroleum Products & Tank Cleaning
Facilities that handle fuels or clean tanks and vessels may encounter vapors such as Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Benzene, BTEX and Hexane.
Wood Products & Furniture Manufacturing
Formaldehyde may be relevant in the production and finishing of certain wood products, along with the finishing solvents listed above.
Not Sure What Is in the Air? Full Scan
Facilities that use many chemicals may want to consider EMT's Full Scan monitoring badge, which can simultaneously test for 150 chemicals.
Other Chemical Vapors
Industrial processes can involve many other solvents and volatile chemicals. 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.
