The do-it-yourself Organic Vapor Screen Check accurately monitors about seventy common indoor chemicals and compounds that may be hazardous or toxic in nature. Many of these pollutants are found in everyday items and can be harmful to the health of children as well as adults. This simple, easy-to-use test will obtain accurate results for personal exposure and room concentrations. Within a few days of sending in a sample you will receive a complete report that includes a list of identified pollutants and their contaminant levels. The results can be used to help make decisions on how to reduce the level of allergens or pollutants in your home.
Organic Vapor Screening Kit are ideal for someone who...
Needs a test kit that will efficiently monitor about seventy different chemicals at a desired test site.
Is moving into a new home or apartment and needs to find out the indoor environmental conditions.
Is an Educator, School and Plant Operator, Industrial Hygienist, Teacher, HVAC Engineer, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Test and Balance Professional, Real Estate Professional, Insurance Claim Adjuster, Homeowner, Hospital Engineer, Physician, Occupational Health and Safety Professional.
Measures over 50 compounds including Benzene, Toluene, Acetone, Mineral Spirits, Hexane, and Styrene
Tests and identifies over 40 organic chemicals
Provides both qualitative and quantitative value of all the identified chemicals
All compounds can be detected at levels below 0.03 ppm, for 24 hour test
Kit is useful to evaluate the chemical compounds in residential facilities and in commercial establishments including hospitals, schools, hotels, airports, etc
Can be used to measure personal exposure or room exposure
Analyzed by a AIHA accredited lab
Data validated for accuracy
Results are reported in terms of parts per million (ppm) for the reported chemicals
Uses Bio-Badge sample collection technology
Meets OSHA and NIOSH accuracy requirements
Easy to use
A number of organic chemicals exist in the home or office buildings, and these chemicals may be hazardous or toxic in nature. Some of the these are commonly known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). VOC's can be found in common items like paints and coatings, cleaning products, and even items like vertical blinds. The Organic Vapor Screen Check can identify up to 70 different chemicals that may be present indoors. This includes almost all of the common vapors that can be found in indoor air.
How it Works: The Organic Vapor Screen Check identifies and measures the concentration levels of VOC’s at a desired test location by utilizing an easy to use device called the Bio-Badge. This device can absorb VOC particulates (particles) by collecting air from an area of up to 2800 square feet as it is sampled over a 24 – 48 hour period (preferred sampling time is 24 hours). This kit is useful to evaluate the chemical compounds in homes and in commercial establishments including hospitals, schools, hotels, airports, etc.
This test will identify and estimate the concentration of each of the chemicals listed below (many others are available):
Full Scan Organic Vapors
Acetic Acid
Dimethyl Formamide
Methyl Acrylate
Acetone
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Methyl Chloroform
Acetonitrile
Dioxane
Methyl Methacrylate
Acrylonitrile
Dipropylene Glycol
Methyl-t-butyl Ether
Benzene
Ethyl Acetate
Petane
2-Butanone (MEK)
Ethyl Alcohol
Peerchloroethylene
Butyl Cellosolve
Ethyl Benzene
Pyridine
Butyl Acetate
Ethyl Ether
Styrene
Butyl Carbitol
Ethoxyethanol
Tetrahydrofuran
Carbon Tetrachloride
2 - Ethoxyethyl Ether
Methyl Ether
Cellosolve
Formamide
Vinyl Acetate
Chlorobenzene
Heptane
Tuluene
Chloroform
Hexane
Trichloroethane
Cyclohexane
Hexone (MIBK)
1,2,4 - Trimethylbenzene
Cyclohexanol
Isobutyl Alcohol
Xylene
Cyclohexanone
Isopropyl Alcohol
1,2 Dichloroethane
Isooctane
The above-mentioned chemicals may exist in the home or office. All compounds can be detected at the following levels:
Organic Vapors
8 hours exposure time
24 hours exposure time
Lower Limits
0.1 ppm
0.03 ppm
Upper Limits
1000 ppm
300 ppm
Product Usage: How do I perform the test?
Remove Bio-Badge that is included from the bags - save both bags (See Picture A below). There are two monitoring options (do not obstruct the white membrane):
For personal exposure monitoring, clip the badge near the breathing zone (See Picture B below)
For room monitoring, place approximately 4 feet above the ground and on a surface away from unnatural air flow. For example, away from underneath a moving ceiling fan, in the direct air flow of an a/c vent, or near an open window. This is very important to achieve the most accurate results. (See Picture C below)
Record "Start Time" on Chain of Custody and then leave the Bio-Badge exposed for a period between 8 – 48 hours. For best results use an exposure period of 24 hours. Once time is completed, record "Stop Time" on Chain of Custody.
Place the exposed Bio-Badge back into the bags following instructions (See Picture D below). Mail the test kit back in the envelope provided (postage included with purchase of kit).
Expect the lab report results mailed back to you from the Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDL) in 7-10 business days. You may also make a special request to receive the lab report via fax as well. This report will help define the environmental conditions as they existed during your sampling.
Understanding the lab report:
All EDL microbiological reports are prepared with a glossary describing each organism at both the genus and specie level. If you have any trouble understanding the data in the report, you are given a toll-free number to contact a specialist who will help you understand your results for free. Your report includes guidelines you can use to see if you have a low, significant, or high amount of dust in your home, indicating the amount of risk of an allergic reaction.
Please note: The report furnishes information only and is not intended to be an interpretation of the results.
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