SKC Sorbent Sample Tubes

SKC sorbent sample tubes are the first choice of OEHS

professionals. Since 1973, SKC has maintained a position of
leadership in designing and producing quality sorbent tubes
for many applications including several OSHA, NIOSH, and
EPA methods. SKC continues its commitment to quality and
innovation.

Sorbent Tube Selection Guide .........................................page 35

OVS Tubes ..............................................................................40
Thermal Desorption Tubes.................................................................41
Low-volume PUF ....................................................................42
High-volume PUF ..................................................................43
Tube Covers/Holders...............................................................46
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Sorbent Tubes

Sorbent Tube Selection Guide

the SKC


To select a tube for a specific compound, refer to the SKC Sampling Guide on catalog pages 127-182 or
search the on-line Sampling Guide at www.skcinc.com for methods and required sorbent tubes.
Ad antage!

Sections
Size (mm) Sorbent Tube  Over 35 years of proven
Cat. No. Sorbent (coating) OD x L (mg) Ends Separators Cover Qty. performance! SKC produced
226-01 Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS FFW A 50 the first commercial sorbent
226-01A Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS FFW A 10 tubes over 35 years ago and
226-01-BULK Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS FFW A 1000
offers the most advanced sor-
226-01GWS Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS WWW A 50 bent technology today.
226-09 Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 8 x 110 2 400/200 GS FWW B 50
226-09-BULK Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 8 x 110 2 400/200 GS FWW B 1000  Validation and reliability
226-09-02 Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 8 x 150 3 350/350/350 GS WWWW C 50 SKC tubes are specified and
226-10 Silica Gel 6 x 70 2 150/75 GS FWW A 50 used by OSHA, NIOSH,
226-10-03 Silica Gel (Specially cleaned) 7 x 110 2 400/200 GS WWGW B 50 and EPA researchers and
226-10-04 Silica Gel 8 x 110 2 300/150 GS WWW B 50
by health and safety profes-
sionals around the globe at
226-10-06* Silica Gel (sulfuric acid) 6 x 70 2 200/100 GS WWW A 50
national and local levels for
226-15 Silica Gel 8 x 110 2 520/260 GS FWW B 50
compliance and consulting.
226-15GWS Silica Gel 8 x 110 2 520/260 GS WWW B 50
226-16 Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 10 x 110 2 800/200 GS FWW C 50  Consistent mesh size
226-16-02 Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 10 x 160 2 1800/200 GS FWW D 50 Consistent mesh as speci-
226-17-1A 6 x 70 1 200 GS WW A 50
fied in government meth-
Anasorb C300†
ods maintains uniform back
226-17-3A Anasorb C300† 8 x 110 1 500 GS WW B 50
pressure and breakthrough
226-18 Alumina 8 x 110 2 400/200 GS FWW B 50
volumes.
226-22 Silica Gel 10 x 110 2 1040/260 GS FWW C 50
226-23* XAD®-2 (octanoic acid) 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS WWW A 50  Large batch production
226-25 Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 8 x 110 1 400 GS WW D 50 sets Anasorb® CSC Lot 2000
[Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal [ 8 x 110 1 [ 200 [WW charcoal will be available for
226-27◊ XAD-2 (2-hydroxymethyl piperidine) 8 x 110 2 450/225 GS WWW B 20 many years.
226-28 Soda lime 7 x 110 2 600/200 GS WWWGW B 50  Technical backup
226-29* Anasorb 747 (sulfuric acid) 8 x 110 2 500/250 GS WWW B 50 SKC technical experts pro-
226-30 XAD-2 7 x 70 2 80/40 GS WWW B 50 vide fast, accurate answers to
226-3002A
[XAD-2
XAD-2 [ 10 x 110
10 x 110
1
1 [ 600
300
GS
[WW
WW
D 10 sets your questions.

226-30-03 XAD-2 8 x 110 2 100/30 GS WWW B 50  Easy-off “hat” caps on

specialty tubes
226-30-04 XAD-2 8 x 110 2 100/50 GS WWW B 50
226-30-05 XAD-2 8 x 110 2 150/75 GS WWW B 50
226-30-06 XAD-2 8 x 110 2 400/200 GS WWW B 50
226-30-07◊ XAD-2 (p-anisidine) 8 x 110 2 100/50 GS WWW B 20
226-30-08 Anasorb 708 6 x 70 1 100 GS WW A 50
226-30-16* (OVS) XAD-2/Glass Fiber Filter 138 x 75 2 270/140 GO FFGT V 10
226-30-16A* (OVS) XAD-2/Glass Fiber Filter 138 x 75 2 270/140 GO FFGT V 50
226-30-18* XAD-2 (naphthylisothiocyanate) 6 x 70 2 80/40 GS WWW A 50
226-35 Tenax® 6 x 70 2 30/15 GS FWW A 50
226-35-01* Tenax 6 x 70 2 20/10 GO WWW A 50
226-35-02*
[Tenax
Tenax [ 6 x 130
6 x 130
1
1 [ 35
17
GO
[WW
WW
— 50 sets

* Limited shelf-life; contact SKC for more information † Anasorb C300 is equivalent to Hydrar and Carulite®. For tube holders
◊ Limited shelf-life; refrigerator/freezer storage may be required. Contact SKC.
and accessories
TUBE ENDS: GS: Glass Sealed GO: Glass Open SS: Stainless Steel Open see pages 46-47
SEPARATORS: W: Glass Wool G: Glass Fiber Filter F: Foam T: PTFE Ring S: Screen N: Nylon Ring Q: Quartz Filter R: Glass Spacer

For compliance sampling, use tubes as specified in a validated sampling method. It is the user’s responsibility, employing a suitable method, to estab-
lish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations before use. The user should adjust the sampling
parameters for specific conditions and evaluate tubes under conditions of use to ensure that the desired results will be obtained.

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Sorbent Tubes

Sorbent Tube Selection Guide

To select a tube for a specific compound, refer to the SKC Sampling Guide on catalog pages 127-182 or
search the on-line Sampling Guide at www.skcinc.com for methods and required sorbent tubes.

Anasorb

Sections
Size (mm) Sorbent Tube
A Trademark of Quality only Cat. No. Sorbent (coating) OD x L (mg) Ends Separators Cover Qty.
from SKC 226-35-03 Tenax 8 x 110 2 100/50 GS WWW B 50
In 1973, SKC made the first com- 226-35031 Tenax 8 x 110 2 100/50 GS WWW B 10
mercial sorbent tube. Since then,
SKC has led the advancements in 226-36 JXC Charcoal 8 x 150 2 630/315 GS FWW C 50
226-37 Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 8 x 110 1 400 GS FW D 50 sets
sorbent tube technology. To more
easily identify SKC proprietary sor-
[ Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal [ 8 x 110 1 [ 200 [ FW
bents in air sampling methods and 226-39 Florisil 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS WWW A 50
other technical areas, the registered 226-39-02 Florisil 8 x 110 2 400/200 GS WWW B 50
trademark Anasorb is used for SKC
226-40◊ Oxidizer 7 x 110 1 800 GS WW — 10 sets
proprietary sorbents of all types. [Molecular Sieve (triethanolamine) (2 tubes) [7 x 70 (2) 1 [ 400 (2) [ WW
226-40-02* Molecular Sieve (triethanolamine) 7 x 110 2 400/200 GS WWW B 50
Sorbent Equivalencies 226-42* Silica Gel (sulfuric acid) 8 x 110 2 200/200 GS WWW B 50
Anasorb Equivalent Sorbent 226-42-02* Firebrick (Gas chrom-R) (sulfuric acid) 7 x 70 1 300 GS WW B 50
708 Chromosorb 108 226-44 Drying Tube 6 x 70 1 250 GS WW — 50
727 Chromosorb 106 226-44-02 Drying Tube 10 x 160 1 9000 GS WW — 50
C300 Hydrar, Carulite
CSC None 226-47-01 Silica Gel 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS WWW A 50
747 None 226-48 Silica Gel 7 x 110 2 150/150 GS WW W B 50
GCB1 Carbotrap B (20/40) 226-49-102 Chromosorb® 102 6 x 70 2 66/33 GS WWW A 50
Carbopack B (60/80)
GCB2 Carbotrap C (20/40) 226-49-106 Chromosorb 106 6 x 70 2 75/37 GS WWW A 50
Carbopack C (60/80) 226-49-108 Anasorb 708 6 x 70 2 75/37 GS WWW A 50
226-51 Silica Gel 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS FWW A 50
226-53* Silica Gel (sulfuric acid) 6 x 70 2 150/75 GS WWW A 50
226-54◊ XAD-2 (2-hydroxymethyl piperidine) 6 x 70 2 45/23 GS WWW A 20
226-55* Silica Gel (sodium hydroxide) 7 x 70 2 150/75 GS WWW B 20
226-56* (OVS) Tenax/Glass Fiber Filter 138 x 75 2 140/70 GO FFGT V 10
226-57* (OVS) XAD-7/Glass Fiber Filter 138 x 75 2 200/100 GO FFGT V 10
Tech Tips 226-57A* (OVS) XAD-7/Glass Fiber Filter
226-58* (OVS) XAD-2/Quartz Filter
138 x 75 2
2
200/100
270/140
GO
GO
FFGT
FFQT
V
V
50
10
138 x 75
 The approximate surface areas
226-58A* (OVS) XAD-2/Quartz Filter 138 x 75 2 270/140 GO FFQT V 50
for 20/40-mesh SKC Anasorb
226-59-01 Porapak®-N 6 x 70 2 88/44 GS WWW A 50
747 and Anasorb CSC sorbents
226-59-03 Porapak-Q 6 x 70 2 78/39 GS WWW A 50
are as follows:
226-59-04 Porapak-R 6 x 70 2 70/35 GS WWW A 50
- Anasorb 747 is 980 m2/gm 226-61* Silica Gel/Charcoal (Charcoal treated 10 x 210 3 750/1250/250 GS WWRW D 50
226-61A* with sodium hydroxide) 10 x 210 3 750/1250/250 GS WRWW D 20
- Anasorb CSC is 1200 m2/gm
226-67* Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal
(potassium hydroxide) 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS WRWW A 50
 Q: Is it possible to increase the
226-68◊ JXC Charcoal, Drierite® (hydroquinone) 86 x 160 3 1600/160/110 GS WWWW D 20
flow rate of a method to lower
226-70A◊ Silica Gel (p-methoxyphenol) 8 x 150 2 1200/600 GS WWW C 10
the detection limit?
A: NIOSH recommends that the 226-73* Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal
(t-butylcatechol) 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS WWW A 50
method-stated maximum flow
226-75 Anasorb 727¥ 8 x 110 2 300/150 GS WWW B 20
rate not be exceeded. Instead,
sample for a longer period and 226-80* Anasorb 747 (potassium hydroxide) 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS FWW A 50
monitor closely for breakthrough. 226-81A Anasorb 747 6 x 70 2 140/70 GS FWW A 20
* Limited shelf-life; contact SKC for more information ¥ Anasorb 727 is equivalent to Chromosorb 106.
◊ Limited shelf-life; refrigerator/freezer storage may be required. Contact SKC.

TUBE ENDS: GS: Glass Sealed GO: Glass Open SS: Stainless Steel Open
SEPARATORS: W: Glass Wool G: Glass Fiber Filter F: Foam T: PTFE Ring S: Screen N: Nylon Ring Q: Quartz Filter R: Glass Spacer

For compliance sampling, use tubes as specified in a validated sampling method. It is the user’s responsibility, employing a suitable method, to estab-
lish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations before use. The user should adjust the sampling
parameters for specific conditions and evaluate tubes under conditions of use to ensure that the desired results will be obtained.

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 Gas & Vapor Sampling — Active
Sorbent Tubes

Sorbent Tube Selection Guide

To select a tube for a specific compound, refer to the SKC Sampling Guide on catalog pages 127-182 or
search the on-line Sampling Guide at www.skcinc.com for methods and required sorbent tubes.

Sections
Size (mm) Sorbent Tube
Cat. No. Sorbent (coating) OD x L (mg) Ends Separators Cover Qty.
226-82 Anasorb 747 8 x 110 1 400 GS FW D 20 sets
[ Anasorb 747 [ 8 x 110 1 [ 200 [ FW
226-83 Anasorb 747 8 x 110 2 400/200 GS FWW B 50
226-84 Anasorb 747 10 x 110 2 800/200 GS FWW C 20
226-92* Polyurethane Foam (PUF) 22 x 100 1 76 mm GO — P ea
226-93 XAD-4 7 x 70 2 80/40 GS WWW B 50
226-94 XAD-7 6 x 70 2 60/30 GS WWW A 50
226-95 XAD-7 6 x 110 2 100/50 GS WWW B 50
226-96* XAD-7 ([NBD] chloride) 8 x 110 2 100/50 GS WWW B 50 Data
226-97
[ XAD-7 (Specially cleaned)
XAD-7 (2 tubes) [ 8 x 110
8 x 110 (2)
1
1 [ 175
175 (2)
GS
[ WGW
WW
— 20 sets
Interpretation
Formaldehyde
226-98* XAD-7 (phosphoric acid) 6 x 70 2 80/40 GS WWW A 50
226-99* (OVS) Silica Gel/Glass Fiber Filter 138 x 75 2 520/260 GO FFGT V 10  LEED Green Buildings
Formaldehyde Indoor Air
226-104* Chromosorb 102 8 x 70 2 100/50 GO WWW B 50
Maximum Concentration:
226-105 Chromosorb 102 6 x 70 1 100 GS WW C 50 sets
[ Chromosorb 102 [ 6 x 70 1 [ 50 [ WW
27 ppb

226-106A Chromosorb 102 8 x 110 2 200/100 GS WWW B 20 See formaldehyde sorbent tube
226-107 Chromosorb 102 8 x 110 2 100/50 GS WWW B 50 Cat. No. 226-119 or 226-120
226-110 Chromosorb 106 7 x 70 2 100/50 GS WWW B 50 at left.
226-111A Chromosorb 106 10 x 150 2 600/300 GS WWW C 10
Source: LEED® for New Construction Rating
226-113 Anasorb 708 10 x 110 2 400/200 GS WWW C 50 System v.3 (U.S. Green Building Council,
226-114 Porapak-P 6 x 110 2 100/50 GS FWW B 50 http://www.usgbc.org)
226-115 Porapak-Q 6 x 110 2 150/75 GS WWW B 50
226-116A* Porapak-T 6 x 40 1 75 GO WW B 10 sets
[Porapak-T [6 x 40 1 [ 25 [ WW
226-117◊ XAD-2 (2-hydroxymethyl piperidine) 6 x 110 2 150/75 GS WWW B 20
226-118◊ XAD-2 (2-hydroxymethyl piperidine) 6 x 110 2 120/60 GS WWW B 20
226-119◊ Silica Gel with ultra-low background 6 x 110 2 300/150 GS WWW B 20
226-119A◊ (2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine) 6 x 110 2 300/150 GS WWW B 100
See below for more information!
226-119-7 Silica Gel with ultra-low background 7 x 110 2 300/150 GS WWW B 20
(2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine)
See below for more information!
226-120◊ Silica Gel with ultra-low background 8 x 115 3 1500/ GS WWWW D 20
(2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine) with 300/150
built-in ozone scrubber
See below for more information!
* Limited shelf-life; contact SKC for more information ◊ Limited shelf-life; refrigerator/freezer storage may be required. Contact SKC.
TUBE ENDS: GS: Glass Sealed GO: Glass Open SS: Stainless Steel Open
SEPARATORS: W: Glass Wool G: Glass Fiber Filter F: Foam T: PTFE Ring S: Screen N: Nylon Ring Q: Quartz Filter R: Glass Spacer
For compliance sampling, use tubes as specified in a validated sampling method. It is the user’s responsibility, employing a suitable method, to estab-
lish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations before use. The user should adjust the sampling
parameters for specific conditions and evaluate tubes under conditions of use to ensure that the desired results will be obtained.

For tube holders

High-purity Formaldehyde Tubes and accessories
The improved high-purity formaldehyde tubes (Cat. Nos. 226-119, 226-119-7, and see pages 46-47
226-120) contain high-purity silica gel sorbent treated with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
(DNPH) to collect very low levels of formaldehyde. The sorbent background level
on the front section of the tube is < 0.030 μg. These tubes are ideal for ambient and
indoor air studies where formaldehyde levels can be very low. See tube details and
ordering information above.

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Sorbent Tubes

Sorbent Tube Selection Guide

To select a tube for a specific compound, refer to the SKC Sampling Guide on catalog pages 127-182 or
search the on-line Sampling Guide at www.skcinc.com for methods and required sorbent tubes.

Sections
Size (mm) Sorbent Tube
Cat. No. Sorbent (coating) OD x L (mg)
Ends Separators Cover Qty.
226-124* PUF/Tenax/PUF 22 x 100 3 3cm/750mg/3cm GO — P ea
226-125*
[ Glass Beads (2,4,6-trichlorophenol)
Silica Gel [ 7 x 110
8 x 110
1
2 [
2 gm
520/260
GS
[ WW
WWW
D 20 sets

226-126* PUF/Glass Fiber Filter 22 x 100 1 76 mm GO FSGN P ea

226-129* PUF/XAD-2/PUF 65 x 125 3 50mm /10gm/ GO — — ea
25mm
226-131* PUF 65 x 125 1 75 mm GO — — ea
226-133* Anasorb 747 16 x 125 1 5 gm GO WW — ea
226-134* Tenax TA 16 x 125 1 1.6 gm GO WW — ea
226-142* Carbon Beads/PTFE Filter (Carbon
beads coated with potassium hydroxide) 168 x 85 2 100/50 GO WWWTT — 5
226-143* PUF/XAD-2/PUF 22 x 100 3 3cm/1500mg/ GO — P ea
3cm
226-151◊ Charcoal (Proprietary coating) 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS WWW A 20
226-153◊ XAD-2 (di-n-butylamine) 8 x 110 2 400/200 GS WWW B 20
226-154 Anasorb 747 6 x 70 1 200 GS WW A 50
226-165A◊ Silica Gel (mercuric cyanide) 6 x 110 2 300/150 GS WWW B 20
226-170 XAD-4 6 x 70 1 120 GS WW A 20
226-171* Anasorb 747/Tenax TA 16 x 125 2 5.2 gm/1.2 gm GO WW — ea
226-175 XAD-4 8 x 150 2 400/200 GS WWW — 20
226-176 Silica Gel (hydrochloric acid) 10 x 150 3 700/150/150 GS WWWW C 20
226-177◊ Silica Gel (silver nitrate)/Glass Fiber 168 x 85 2 200/200 GO TTTWW — 5
Filter (sodium carbonate/glycerol)
226-178◊ Anasorb 747 (hydrobromic acid) 6 x 70 2 100/50 GS WWW A 20
226-182◊ Molecular Sieve (triethanolamine)
and oxidizer 10 x 110 3 400/800/400 GS WWWW C 50
226-183 Silica Gel (specially washed and
baked)/Glass Fiber Filter [ 7 x 110
7 x 110
1
1 [
600
600
GS
[WGW
WGW
D 20 sets

* Limited shelf-life; contact SKC for more information

‡ Tubes are chemically conditioned before shipping; use within 30 days or recondition, restocking fee applies.
◊ Limited shelf-life; refrigerator/freezer storage may be required. Contact SKC.
TUBE ENDS: GS: Glass Sealed GO: Glass Open SS: Stainless Steel Open
SEPARATORS: W: Glass Wool G: Glass Fiber Filter F: Foam T: PTFE Ring S: Screen N: Nylon Ring Q: Quartz Filter

For compliance sampling, use tubes as specified in a validated sampling method. It is the user’s responsibility, employing a suitable method, to estab-
lish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations before use. The user should adjust the sampling
parameters for specific conditions and evaluate tubes under conditions of use to ensure that the desired results will be obtained.

Custom Sorbent Tubes

For tube holders SKC is here to help you with your special applications.
SKC will manufacture the custom sorbent tubes you need.
and accessories Custom tubes include:
see pages 46-47
• Sorbent tubes for solvent extraction
• Sorbent tubes for thermal desorption
• Multi-bed screening tubes
• High and low-volume PUF tubes
• OVS tubes
• VOST traps

Visit SKC today at www.skcinc.com/tubes.asp

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 Gas & Vapor Sampling — Active
Sorbent Tubes

Sorbent Tube Selection Guide

To select a tube for a specific compound, refer to the SKC Sampling Guide on catalog pages 127-182 or
search the on-line Sampling Guide at www.skcinc.com for methods and required sorbent tubes.

Sections
Size (mm) Sorbent Tube
Cat. No. Sorbent (coating) OD x L (mg) Ends Separators Cover Qty.
226-186◊ Oxidizer 7 x 110 1 800 GS WW B 20
226-188◊ Silica Gel (2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine) 10 x 110 2 800/200 GS WWW C 20
226-191 Silica Gel (o-phenylenediamine) 8 x 110 2 520/260 GS WWW B 50
226-192 XAD-2/XAD-2/Anasorb CSC 8 x 110 3 50/100/150 GS WWWW B 50
226-193 Silica Gel (MTSO) 7 x 110 1 800 GS WW B 20
226-196 Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal 8 x 110 2 400/200 GS WWW B 20
(t-butylcatechol)
226-330‡† Anasorb GCB2/GCB1/Carbosieve S-III 6 x 115 3 250/150/100 GO WWWW N/A ea
226-339ठ Tenax TA 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 100 GO WW N/A ea
226-340ठ Tenax TA 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 100 SS SWWS N/A ea
226-341ठ Carbosieve S-III 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 100 SS SWWS N/A ea Tube Breakers
226-345ठ Tenax GR/Anasorb GCB1 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 2 125/120 GO WWW N/A ea Description Cat. No.
226-346ठ Anasorb GCB1/Carbosieve S-III 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 2 175/80 GO WWW N/A ea Tube Breaker/Capper,
226-347ठ Anasorb GCB2/GCB1/Carbosieve S-III 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 3 120/125/105 GO WWWW N/A ea stainless steel
Size S, 6 and 7-mm OD tubes
226-348ठ Tenax GR/Anasorb GCB1 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 2 175/150 SS OSWSO N/A ea 222-3-50
226-349ठ Anasorb GCB1/Carbosieve S-III 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 2 280/165 SS SWS N/A ea Size L, 8 and 10-mm OD tubes
226-350ठ Anasorb GCB2/GCB1/Carbosieve S-III 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 3 210/140/165 SS SWWWS N/A ea 222-3-51
226-356ठ Anasorb GCB1 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 400 SS SWWS N/A ea Tube Scorer/Breaker, for 6-mm
OD tubes; scores and breaks end
226-357ठ Tenax TA 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 250 SS SWWS N/A ea tips off glass tubes leaving a
226-358ठ Chromosorb 106 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 350 SS SWWS N/A ea clean, smooth opening
226-359ठ Anasorb GCB1 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 270 GO WW N/A ea 800-01200
226-360ठ Tenax TA 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 250 GO WW N/A ea
226-361ठ Chromosorb 106 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 220 GO WW N/A ea
226-362ठ Carbograph 5 TD 1/4 x 3-1/2 in 1 450 SS SWWS N/A ea
‡ Tubes are chemically conditioned before shipping; use within 30 days or recondition, restocking fee applies. † Available unconditioned, see page 43
§ Each tube has a flow direction arrow and unique number. ◊ Limited shelf-life; refrigerator/freezer storage may be required. Contact SKC.
TUBE ENDS: GS: Glass Sealed GO: Glass Open SS: Stainless Steel Open
SEPARATORS: W: Glass Wool G: Glass Fiber Filter F: Foam T: PTFE Ring S: Screen N: Nylon Ring O: Other Q: Quartz Filter

For compliance sampling, use tubes as specified in a validated sampling method. It is the user’s responsibility, employing a suitable method, to estab-
lish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations before use. The user should adjust the sampling
parameters for specific conditions and evaluate tubes under conditions of use to ensure that the desired results will be obtained.

Sorbent Tube and Pre-filter for Sampling Peroxyacetic Acid (PAA)

Use of peroxyacetic acid or paracetic acid (PAA) as a disinfectant is increasing in the food and
medical industries; some are using it as a glutaraldehyde alternative. PAA occurs from a reaction
between acetic acid (AA) and hydrogen peroxide (HP) and coexists with both in atmospheres;
therefore, PAA is difficult to sample. Based on a method published in the Annals of Occupational
Hygiene (Vol. 48, No. 8, pages 715-721, 2004), SKC now offers a two-part sampling device: (1) A
filter cassette containing a quartz pre-filter coated with titanium oxysulfate hydrate for hydrogen For Thermal
peroxide (SKC Cat. No. 225-9030) and (2) A sorbent tube containing silica gel coated with methyl Desorption Tubes,
p-tolylsulfoxide (MTSO) for PAA (SKC Cat. No. 226-193, see above). Analysis is by molecular conditioned and
absorption spectrometry for HP and liquid chromatography with UV detection for PAA.
unconditioned,
see page 41

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Sorbent Tubes

OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS) Tubes

For Sampling Pesticides, Explosives, and Glycols
 Sorbent and filter combined in one tube

 Collect aerosols and vapors simultaneously Easy-off hat cap

Glass tube
 Low backgrounds ensure sample integrity
PTFE holding ring
Filter
 Meet OSHA and NIOSH method
Sorbent layer
design specifications
Polyurethane foam
Sorbent layer
 Eliminate the need for cumbersome
Polyurethane foam
filter and tube sampling trains
Easy-off hat cap
 Available with a variety of sorbents

 Easy-off hat caps

OVS Tube Holder

OSHA Versatile Sampler Tubes OSHA originally designed OSHA Versatile Sampler Tubes to overcome the inconveniences of earlier
are typically used at a flow rate of methods. SKC OVS Tubes contain a filter to trap aerosols and a two-section sorbent bed to adsorb vapors
1.0 L/min provided by a personal
in one specially constructed glass tube that eliminates cumbersome filter and tube sampling trains. Only
sample pump. The special OVS Tube
Holder is designed to accommodate
cleaned and verified materials are used in OVS Tubes to ensure low background interference. A flow
the 13-mm diameter of SKC OVS rate of 1 L/min provided by a personal sample pump is typically used to obtain volumes ranging from
Tubes, provide a convenient clip 60 to 480 liters. Samples are solvent extracted and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) or high-
to attach the tube in the breathing performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with detector.
zone, and protect the tube during
sampling. Available with a variety of sorbent and filter combinations, SKC OVS Tubes are truly versatile for
sampling applications and methods including pesticides such as DDVP (dichlorvos), carbaryl (Sevin®),
OVS Tube Holder includes fitting with chlorpyrifos (Dursban®), Diazinon®, malathion, and parathion; explosives such as TNT and DNT;
durable protective cover, 0.9 meter alcohols such as glycols; and biocides.
(3 feet) of tubing, and collar clip
Do not use an Adjustable Low Flow
Holder
Cat. No. ...............................224-29V Application — Method Sorbent (mg) Filter Cat. No. Qty.
Pesticides — OSHA 62, 63, 67, 70, 74,
OSHA CSI 226-30-16 10
Organotin Compounds* — OSHA CSI XAD-2 (270/140) Glass fiber 226-30-16A 50
Pesticides, 226-58 10
organophosphorus — NIOSH 5600, 5601, 5602 XAD-2 (270/140) Quartz fiber 226-58A 50
Explosives
(trinitrotoluene [TNT] and
dinitrotoluene [DNT]) — OSHA 44
Phthalate esters — OSHA 104
Acrylates and Benzophenone —
Non-agency method† Tenax (140/70) Glass fiber 226-56 10
Caprolactam Vapor — OSHA CSI 226-57 10
Glycols — NIOSH 5523 XAD-7 (200/100) Glass fiber 226-57A 50
Kathon® 886 Biocide — Non-agency method‡ Silica gel (520/260) Glass fiber 226-99 10
Accessories
OVS Tube Holder includes 0.9 meter (3 feet) of tubing and collar clip, see details at left 224-29V ea
OVS Adapter Kit includes tubing and adapter for calibration of OVS tubes 224-31 ea
* Methyl tin mercaptide, stannous-2-ethyl hexanoate, butyltin trichloride † See Ref. 39 on page 197. ‡ See Ref. 55 on page 197.

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Sorbent Tubes

Thermal Desorption Sorbent Tubes

For Sub-ppb VOC Measurements
SKC offers single and multiple-bed thermal desorption tubes that meet the requirements of EPA
Method TO-17 for the determination of VOCs in ambient air. All SKC thermal desorption tubes are
sealed with PTFE end caps and marked with a permanent serial number. SKC thermal desorption tubes
are available conditioned or unconditioned. Glass transport tubes and Swagelok® fittings are available
as accessory items.

Perkin Elmer or Markes Intl. Thermal Desorber Tubes

Available in glass or stainless steel, these tubes measure 6.35-mm OD x 88.9-mm length (1/4-inch OD x 3 1/2-inch length).
SS SS Glass Glass
Conditioned Unconditioned Conditioned Unconditioned
Applications Sorbent Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
ASTM D6196 Anasorb GCB1* 226-356 226-356-UP 226-359 226-359-UP
ASTM D6196; Tenax TA 226-357 226-357-UP 226-360 226-360-UP
MDHS 72
ASTM D6196; Chromosorb 106 226-358 226-358-UP 226-361 226-361-UP
MDHS 72
EPA TO-1, IP-1B Tenax TA 226-340 226-340-UP 226-339 226-339-UP
EPA TO-2 Carbosieve S-111 226-341 226-341-UP — —
EPA TO-17 Anasorb GCB1*/Carbosieve S-111 226-349 226-349-UP 226-346 226-346-UP
EPA TO-17, Anasorb GCB2*/Anasorb GCB1*/ 226-350 226-350-UP 226-347 226-347-UP
NIOSH 2549 Carbosieve S-111
EPA TO-17 Tenax GR/Anasorb GCB1* 226-348 226-348-UP 226-345 226-345-UP
— Carbograph 5 TD 226-362 226-362-UP — —
* Anasorb GCB1 is equivalent to Carbopack B; Anasorb GCB2 is equivalent to Carbopack C.

Accessories
Description Cat. No. Qty.
Glass Transport Tubes, for 88.9-mm (3 1/2-inch) length tubes 226-300 5
PTFE Ferrules, set of 2 P30121 ea
Swagelok Fittings, for 6.35-mm (1/4-inch) OD tubes, set of 2 P50291 ea

SKC Passive Alternative for EPA Method TO-17

SKC ULTRA III Passive Samplers provide a passive alternative to single

sorbent bed thermal desorption tubes for EPA TO-17 sampling for VOCs
and SVOCs. See pages 70-71 for more information.

Data
Active Thermal Active Thermal ULTRA III Passive Interpretation
Desorption Tube (SS) Desorption Tube (Glass) Alternative Total VOCs
Sorbent Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.†  LEED Green Buildings
Anasorb GCB1* 226-356 226-359 690-101 Total VOCs in Indoor Air
Tenax TA 226-357 226-360 690-104 Maximum Concentration:
226-340 226-339 690-104 500 μg/m3
Chromosorb 106 226-358 226-361 690-103
Source: LEED for New Construction Rating
Carbograph 5 TD 226-362 — 690-102
System v.3 (U.S. Green Building Council,
† ULTRA III Samplers are prefilled with sample and blank/correction sorbent; see details on pages 70-71. http://www.usgbc.org)
* Anasorb GCB1 is equivalent to Carbopack B; Anasorb GCB2 is equivalent to Carbopack C.

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