Surface & Skin Sampling
Surface and skin hazards can be chemicals that cause dermatitis or skin damage, or chemicals that can enter the body through intact skin and cause toxic effects in various organ systems. The properties of such hazards may be they can penetrate or injure the skin, are toxic if ingested, can be an inhalation hazard if resuspended, and can remain on surfaces for long periods. Examples of such chemicals are amines, isocyanates, metal dusts, pesticides, VOCs, acids/alkalis, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dioxins. SKC offers a range of products for surface and skin sampling, in order to detect the presence of such chemicals.
The HSE offers guidance on managing skin exposure risks here.
Ghost Wipes
Ghost wipes are used for sampling for lead and other metals on surfaces.
Wipe Sample Test Kit
The Wipe Sample Test Kit provides the necessary supplies to sample surfaces for toxic materials that can gain entry into the body via ingestion or skin absorption.
Sterile Surface Swab Kit
Ideal for determining the relative degree and type of biological contamination on most surfaces, including irregular surfaces.
Colorimetric SWYPEs
Colorimetric SWYPES provide easy on-the-spot results for specific compound groups.
PERMEA-TEC Pads
PERMEA-TEC Pads are worn under gloves during actual field use to evaluate the glove protection.
Full Disclosure Kit
The Full Disclosure Kit provides instant detection of lead on skin and surfaces.
Smear Tabs
Low-ash, acid-hardened paper designed for collecting samples on surfaces where dust and chemicals have settled.
Templates
A range of manila paper templates for the collection of samples.
Stick-to-it Lift Tape
Flexible plastic microscopic slides for sampling irregular surfaces.
Surface/Dermal Test Kits
A convenient range of kits for identifying and controlling target compounds.
Microvacuum Cassettes
Microvacuum cassettes feature a microvacuum nozzle for collecting fungal spores or asbestos from carpets and other dusty areas.
Spill Decontamination Kits
Spill Decontamination Kits are an effective means to clean-up surfaces contaminated by these specific chemical spills.
DECONtamination Solution
Made of biodegradable materials, these solutions effectively decontaminate work place surfaces.
D-TAM Skin Cleanser
Formulated to remove water-insoluble contaminants from the skin.
MethAlert Kit
Fast on-site reliable results for the qualitative detection of methamphetamine surface residue.
MethChek Kit
Fast on-site reliable results for the semi-quantitative measurement of methamphetamine surface residue.