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Chemical Vapor Monitoring Badges for Universities, Colleges & Research LaboratoriesUniversities, colleges and research institutions use chemicals in teaching laboratories, research laboratories, core facilities and chemical stockrooms. Depending on the procedures, products and ventilation in use, students, faculty and 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:
- Chemistry and biochemistry teaching laboratories
- Biology, anatomy and histology teaching laboratories
- Research laboratories and core facilities
- Medical, dental and veterinary school laboratories
- Community college and technical program laboratories
- Chemical stockrooms and storage areas
- Fume hood 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:
Formaldehyde / Formalin
May be relevant where preserved specimens are used in anatomy, biology and other teaching or research laboratories.
Xylene
A solvent used in histology and tissue processing, as well as in other laboratory and industrial applications.
Acetone
A common laboratory solvent used for cleaning and in many procedures.
Methanol
A common laboratory solvent used in many preparation and analytical procedures.
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane)
A solvent that may be used in organic chemistry and extraction procedures.
Hexane
A solvent that may be used in extraction and chromatography.
Ethyl Acetate
A solvent commonly used in organic chemistry laboratories.
Acetonitrile
A solvent commonly used in laboratory analysis.
Other Chemical Vapors
Teaching and research laboratories may use a very wide range of solvents and reagents depending on their courses and projects. 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.
