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Microvacuum Cassettes

SKC Microvacuum Cassettes enable efficient collection of asbestos or fungal spores. Available with an MCE or polycarbonate filter each microvacuum cassette features a microvacuum nozzle for sampling of settled dust on surfaces. The contaminants are collected using a high flow pump (10 L/min), whilst the nozzle enables easy sampling on irregular surfaces such as carpet. They are specified in ASTM D5755 and D5756. Use a Template to define an area for analysis of the collected sample.

Available as individual cassettes or as a kit.

  • Microvacuum Cassettes

    Diameter (mm) Filter Specification Cassette Description Pack Size Part Number
    25 0.45 µm MCE, BestChek, for TEM analysis Carbon-filled polypropylene with cowl and nozzle Each 225-322
    37 0.4 µm MCE, for TEM analysis 3-piece Styrene (non-conductive) and nozzle Each 225-9542
    37 0.45 µm polycarbonate 3-piece Styrene (non-conductive) and nozzle Each 225-9543
  • Carpet Sampling Kit

    Description Pack Size Part Number
    Carpet Sampling Kit for Asbestos and Fungal Spores, includes:

    10 Microvacuum Cassettes (part no. 225-9542), 10 disposable templates (10 x 10 cm), Luer tubing adaptors, zip bags and labels

    Each 225-9540
    Carpet Sampling Kit Instructions

    Carpet Sampling Kit
    Instructions

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ISO-CHEK Cassettes

Suitable for most isocyanates, the patented ISO-CHEK sampling system uses a two-stage filter that results in the simultaneous collection and separation of vapour from aerosol at the point of collection.

  • Accurately samples diisocyanates: HDI, MDI, IPDI, HMDI, 2,4-TDI, and 2,6-TDI
  • The only filter-based system that simultaneously traps and separates both monomers and oligomers
    • For better determinations of control strategies
  • Decreases sample preparation and analysis time by 40% compared to other methods
    • Pre-made calibration standards are available
  • Highly stable — minimizes storage and handling
  • Highly sensitive analysis provides detection limits below current regulated exposure levels
    • Ideal for occupational sampling and environmental surveys
    • Requires only a 15-minute sample time
  • Meets the specifications of several methods
    • ASTM D5932 for 2,4, 2,6-TDI
    • ASTM D6561 for HDI
    • ASTM D6562 for HDI

 U.S Patent No. 4,961,916

  • Specifications

    Collection Method

      

    Dual filter cassette; 5-µm PTFE membrane traps aerosol phase, glass fibre filter impregnated with MAMA collects vapour phase
    Sample Flow Rate

      

    1 L/min
    Sample Time

      

    15 minutes
    Derivatizing Reagent (filter coating for vapour phase)

      

    9-(N-methylaminomethyl) anthracene (MAMA)
    Derivatizing Solution (for aerosol phase)

      

    1-(2-Methoxyphenyl) piperazine (MOPIP)
    Supplied in jars containing 5 ml of solution (0.5 mg MOPIP in 5 ml toluene)
    Sample Stability

      

    Can be stored at 4°C (39.2°F) for up to 10 days. Store and prepare in solvent-free environments. SKC recommends sample analysis as soon as possible.
    Analysis

      

    Reverse phase HPLC with UV and fluorescence detection (FD)
    Quantitation Limit

      

    0.15 ppb for 2,4-TDI, 2,6-TDI, 1,6-HDI, IPDI, MDI, HMDI monomer
    1.5 ppb for 1,6-HDI and MDI oligomers
    Limit of Detection

      

    0.2 mg/m3 for 2,4-TDI and 2,6-TDI
    0.6 mg/m3 for 1,6-HDI
    0.3 (UV)/0.08 (FD) mg/m3 for MDI   

    First number is with UV detector, the second is with a fluorescence detector (FD)

  • ISO-CHEK Cassettes

    Description Pack Size Part Number
    ISO-CHEK Sampling Cassettes *, preloaded clear cassettes for isocyanates, requires Derivatizing Solution 12 225-9022
    36 225-9022A

    * Limited shelf-life - see Specifications - Sample Stability

  • Accessories

    Description Pack Size Part Number Part Number
    Jars, 37 mm with PTFE-lined cap. Suitable for for transporting and solvent extraction of filter samples in the field or laboratory. 36 225-8377  225-8377 Jars, diameter 37 mm with PTFE-lined cap. Suitable for for transporting and solvent extraction of filter samples in the field or laboratory. 
    Calibration Standard , MAMA-HDI, 1 g Each 225-9053  225-9053 Calibration Standard, MAMA-HDI, 1 g  
    Calibration Standard , MAMA-HMDI, 1 g Each 225-9056 no image
    Calibration Standard , MAMA-IPDI, 1 g Each 225-9054  225-9054 Calibration Standard, MAMA-IPDI, 1 g 
    Calibration Standard , MAMA-MDI, 1 g Each 225-9062  225-9062 Calibration Standard, MAMA-MDI, 1 g 
    Calibration Standard , MAMA-2,4-TDI and 2,6-TDI, 1 g Each 225-9052  225-9052 Calibration Standard, MAMA-2,4-TDI and 2,6-TDI, 1 g 
    Calibration Standard Set , HDI, MDI, IPDI, 2,4-TDI, 2,6-TDI, 1 g each Set 225-9055  225-9055 Calibration Standard, HDI, MDI, IPDI, 2,4-TDI, 2,6-TDI, 1 g each 
    Packaging Kit, materials for shipping 10 packages of samplers and jars Each 225-9059  225-9059 Packaging Kit, materials for shipping 10 packages of samplers and jars 

    * Limited shelf-life
    † Limited shelf-life, freezer storage recommended; refrigerated shipping not required. See Specifications - Sample Stability

    Jars for Solvent Extraction, 37 mm with PTFE-lined cap. Suitable for for transporting and solvent extraction of filter samples in the field or laboratory.

    225-8377

    Calibration Standard, MAMA-HDI, 1 g

    225-9053

    Calibration Standard, MAMA-HMDI, 1 g

    225-9056

    Calibration Standard, MAMA-IPDI, 1 g

    225-9054

    Calibration Standard, MAMA-MDI, 1 g

    225-9062

    Calibration Standard, MAMA-2,4-TDI and 2,6-TDI, 1 g

    225-9052

    Calibration Standard Set, HDI, MDI, IPDI, 2,4-TDI, 2,6-TDI, 1 g each

    225-9055

    Packaging Kit, materials for shipping 10 packages of samplers and jars

    225-9059

  • Documentation

    ISO-CHEK Cassettes Instructions

    ISO-CHEK Cassettes
    Instructions

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Cassette Blanks

Cassette blanks are two or three section housings for filters. They hold the filter securely in place during sampling and are ideal for personal sampling.

Opaque filter cassette blanks are designed to handle light-sensitive compounds such as PNA (Paraffins, Naphthenes and Aromatics) hydrocarbons.

All SureSeal cassettes are inspected to meet a vacuum leak test of <1 inch Hg delay per 30 seconds when subjected to 24 inches Hg vacuum and a pressure decay of 1 psi per 30 seconds when subjected to 5 psi pressure. SureSeal Leak-free cassettes require the use of a SureSeal Cassette Opener.

  • SureSeal Cassette Blanks

    Diameter (mm) Style Description Pack Size Part Number  
    25 2-piece Styrene, clear 50
    100
    250
    225-2-25LF
    225-2258
    225-2258LF
     225-2050LF cassette blank, 2 piece clear styrene, 25mm diameter 
    25 3-piece Styrene, clear 50
    250
    225-3-25LF
    225-2259LF
     225-3-25LF cassette blank, 3 piece clear styrene, 25mm diameter 
    25 middle ring Styrene, clear, ½ inch 50 225-300R  225-300R Middle ring for cassette blank, 25mm diameter, 1/2 inch high 
    37 2-piece Styrene, clear 10
    50
    250
    225-2LF
    225-2050LF
    225-2250
     225-2LF cassette blank, 2 piece clear styrene, 37mm diameter 
    37 3-piece Styrene, clear 10
    50
    250
    225-3LF
    225-3050LF
    225-3250
     225-3LF cassette blank, 3 piece clear styrene, 37mm diameter 
    37 2-piece Styrene, opaque brown 50 225-4  225-4 cassette blank, 2 piece opaque, 37mm diameter 
    37 3-piece Styrene, opaque brown 50 225-8451  225-8451 cassette blank, 3 piece opaque, 37mm diameter 
    37 middle ring Styrene, clear, ½ inch 50 225-304  225-304 Middle ring for cassette blank, 37mm diameter, 1/2 inch high 
    Cassette Opener, stainless steel, suitable for 25, 37, and 47-mm filter cassettes.
    Required for all SureSeal Cassettes.
    Each 225-13-5B  225-13-5B SureSeal Cassette Opener, for opening 25 or 37 mm cassettes 
    SureSeal Cassette Blanks

    225-2-25LF/-2258
    /-2LF/-2050LF/-2250

    SureSeal Cassette Blanks

    225-3-25LF/-2259
    /-3LF/-3050LF/-3250

    SureSeal Cassette Blanks

    225-300R

    SureSeal Cassette Blanks

    225-4

    SureSeal Cassette Blanks

    225-8451

    SureSeal Cassette Blanks

    225-304

    SureSeal Cassette Opener

    225-13-5B

  • SureSeal Solvent Resistant Cassette Blanks

    Compatible with most solvents - contact SKC for details of solvent compatability. SureSeal Leak-free cassettes require the use of a SureSeal Cassette Opener.

    Diameter (mm) Style Description Pack Size Part Number  
    25 3-piece, goblet style Polypropylene, opaque white 50 225-8585  225-8585 Sureseal Solvent Resistant Cassette Blank, 3 piece, goblet style, opaque, diameter 25mm 
    37 2-piece Polypropylene, opaque white 50 225-8483  225-8483 Sureseal Solvent Resistant Cassette Blank, 2 piece, opaque, diameter 37mm 
    37 3-piece Polypropylene, opaque white 10
    50
    225-45
    225-45A
     225-45 Sureseal Solvent Resistant Cassette Blank, 3 piece, opaque, diameter 37mm 
    Cassette Opener, stainless steel, suitable for 25, 37, and 47-mm filter cassettes.
    Required for all SureSeal Cassettes.
    Each 225-13-5B  225-13-5B SureSeal Cassette Opener, for opening 25 or 37 mm cassettes 
    Solvent Resistant Cassette Blanks

    225-8481

    Solvent Resistant Cassette Blanks

    225-8585

    Solvent Resistant Cassette Blanks

    225-8483

    Solvent Resistant Cassette Blanks

    225-45/-45A

    SureSeal Cassette Opener

    225-13-5B

  • SureSeal Conductive Cassette Blanks

    For reducing sample loss due to electrostatic effects; required for asbestos sampling. SureSeal Leak-free cassettes require the use of a SureSeal Cassette Opener.

    Diameter (mm) Style Description Pack Size Part Number  
    25 3-piece, 2 inch middle cowl Polypropylene, conductive black 50 225-3-23  225-3-23 SureSeal Conductive Cassette Blank, 2 piece, 2 inch middle, diameter 25mm 
    25 3-piece, ½ inch middle ring Polypropylene, conductive black 50 225-329  25-329 SureSeal Conductive Cassette Blank, 3 piece, 1/2 inch middle, diameter 25mm 
    25 2-piece, goblet Polypropylene, conductive black 50 225-2257  225-2257 SureSeal Conductive Cassette Blank, 2 piece goblet style, diameter 25mm 
    37 2-piece Polypropylene, conductive black 50 225-308  225-308 SureSeal Conductive Cassette Blank, 2 piece, diameter 37mm 
    37 3-piece Polypropylene, conductive black 50 225-309  225-309 SureSeal Conductive Cassette Blank, 3 piece, diameter 37mm 
    47 2-piece Polypropylene, conductive black 16 225-8496  225-8496 SureSeal Conductive Cassette Blank, 2 piece, diameter 47mm 
    47 3-piece Polypropylene, conductive black 25 225-8497A  225-8497 SureSeal Conductive Cassette Blank, 3 piece, diameter 47mm 
    Cassette Opener, stainless steel, suitable for 25, 37, and 47-mm filter cassettes.
    Required for all SureSeal Cassettes.
    Each 225-13-5B  225-13-5B SureSeal Cassette Opener, for opening 25 or 37 mm cassettes 
    Conductive Cassette Blanks

    225-3-23

    Conductive Cassette Blanks

    225-329

    Conductive Cassette Blanks

    225-2257

    Conductive Cassette Blanks

    225-308/-8496

    Conductive Cassette Blanks

    225-309/-8497

    SureSeal Cassette Opener

    225-13-5B

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Cassette Shrink Bands

Specifically designed for use with sampling cassettes, SKC Cassette Shrink Bands are self-sealing and provide a smooth writing surface for sample identification. They indicate if tampering has occurred, and are available in a choice of colours.

To Fit Cassette Diameter (mm) Colour Pack Size Part Number
25 White 100
1400
225-2503
225-2503A
25 Clear 1400 225-2510
37 White 100
1000
225-25
225-25A
37 Clear 100
1000
225-2509
225-2509A
37 Orange 100
1000
225-2504
225-2504A
37 Yellow 100
1000
225-2507
225-2507A
37 Red 100
1000
225-2508
225-2508A
37 Black 1000 225-2515A

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Filter Supports

Various materials are used to support filters during sampling.

  • Cellulose supports feature a smooth surface and uniform air flow distribution
  • Porous plastic pads are impervious to most solvents
  • Use stainless steel screens when cellulose or plastic will interfere with analysis
Diameter (mm) Support Material Pack Size Part Number  
25 Cellulose pad 100 225-28  225-28 25mm cellulose pad 
25 Stainless steel screen, wide mesh Each 225-2625  225-2625 Stainless steel screen, wide mesh, diameter 25mm 
25 Polyethylene (porous plastic) 100 225-2901  225-2901 Polyethylene (porous plastic), 25mm 
37 Cellulose pad 100
500
225-27
225-2700
 225-27 Cellulose pad, 37mm 
37 Cellulose spacer ring (NIOSH 5506 and 5515) 25 225-23  225-23 Cellulose spacer ring (NIOSH 5506 and 5515) 37mm 
37 Polyethylene (porous plastic) 100 225-2902  225-2902 Polyethylene (porous plastic) filter support,37mm 
37 Stainless steel screen, wide mesh Each 225-26  225-26 Stainless steel screen, wide mesh, diameter 37mm 
37 Stainless steel screen, fine mesh Each 225-2637  225-2637 Stainless steel screen, fine mesh, diameter 37mm 
47 Cellulose pad 100 225-2903  225-2903 Cellulose Pad filter support 47mm 
47 Stainless steel screen, wide mesh 2 225-2647  225-2647 Stainless steel screen, wide mesh, diameter 47mm 
47 Stainless steel screen, fine mesh Each 225-2647A  225-2647A Stainless steel screen, fine mesh 
25mm cellulose pad support

225-28

Stainless steel screen, wide mesh, filter supports

225-2625/-26/-2647

25 mm Polyethylene (porous plastic) support

225-2901

37mm cellulose pad support

225-27

37 mm Cellulose spacer ring (NIOSH 5506 and 5515)

225-23

37 mm Polyethylene (porous plastic) support

225-2902

Stainless steel screen, fine mesh, filter supports

225-2637/-2647A

47mm cellulose pad support

225-2903

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