Air Testing

Air monitoring is a systematic process that involves the collection of air samples using various methods, such as passive samplers, continuous monitors, and grab sampling. These samples are then analyzed in laboratories to quantify the concentration of pollutants. Air monitoring networks are set up in urban areas, near industrial facilities, and in regions with specific air quality concerns to provide a comprehensive overview of the air pollution levels and their potential impact on public health and the environment.

Emissions testing is carried out to measure and analyze the discharge of pollutants from various sources, including power plants, factories, vehicles, and other industrial processes. The data collected through emissions testing helps regulatory agencies and industries understand the impact of their activities on air quality and make necessary adjustments to reduce emissions. This process is essential for meeting air quality standards and minimizing the environmental footprint of human activities.

Industrial hygiene testing aims to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances in their work environment. This involves monitoring air quality in industrial settings to detect harmful chemicals, dust, and other airborne contaminants. By identifying potential health risks, employers can implement appropriate control measures to safeguard the well-being of their employees and maintain compliance with workplace safety regulations.

Indoor air quality testing assesses the presence of pollutants and potential health risks inside buildings. Poor indoor air quality can lead to various health problems, including respiratory issues, allergies, and headaches. Common indoor air pollutants include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), radon, mold, and allergens. Regular indoor air quality testing helps identify sources of contamination and implement appropriate ventilation and filtration systems to improve indoor air quality.

Soil gas testing is essential for identifying potential risks associated with gases that can seep into buildings from the soil, leading to indoor air quality issues. One of the primary concerns is radon, a radioactive gas that can accumulate in enclosed spaces and pose significant health risks, including an increased risk of lung cancer. Soil gas testing helps identify areas with elevated concentrations of radon and other hazardous gases, enabling the implementation of effective mitigation strategies.

Cement plant emissions testing is essential for monitoring and controlling the environmental impact of cement production on air quality and human health. Common tests include Particulate Matter (PM) testing, Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) testing, Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) testing, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) testing, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) testing. PM testing measures the concentration of particulate matter in emissions, while NOx testing measures nitrogen oxides, SO2 levels, CO2 emissions, and VOCs. Monitoring these tests helps ensure compliance with air quality regulations, air quality improvement, health protection, sustainability, and transparency. By reducing emissions, cement plants can contribute to cleaner air, improved public health, and more sustainable production processes. Regular emissions testing ensures compliance with local and international air quality standards and regulations, while also promoting health protection, sustainability, and transparency.

The accuracy and reliability of air testing data depend on well-calibrated measuring instruments. Calibration involves comparing the measurement values of instruments to known reference standards. Regular calibration ensures that the measuring systems are functioning correctly, providing precise and consistent data. It is a critical aspect of quality assurance and ensures that air testing results are reliable and can be used with confidence in decision-making processes.

Common Pollutants:

• (2-Methoxymethylethoxy) propanol
• 1-Bromopropane
• 1-Butoxy-2-propanol s
• 1-Chlorobutane
• 1-Chloropentane
• 1-Hexyne
• 1-Methoxy-2-Propanol
• 1-Methoxypropyl-2-acetate
• 1-Octene
• 1-Pentyl Acetate
• 1-Phenylcyclohexene
• 1-Propanol
• 1,1-Dichloroethane
• 1,1-Dimethoxyethane
• 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
• 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
• 1,2-Dimethoxyethane
• 1,2-Epoxybutane
• 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
• 1,3-Butadiene
• 1,3-Dioxolane
• 1,4-Dioxane
• 1,5-Hexadiene
• 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol
• 2-Bromoethanol
• 2-Butoxyethanol
• 2-Butoxyethyl Acetate
• 2-Chloropropane
• 2-Diethylaminoethanol
• 2-Ethoxyethanol
• 2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate
• 2-Ethylfuran
• 2-Ethylhexanol
• 2-Ethylhexyl Acetate
• 2-Heptanone
• 2-Methoxy-1-Propanol
• 2-Methoxyethanol
• 2-Methoxyethylacetate
• 2-Methoxypropyl-1-acetate
• 2-Methyl-1-Butene
• 2-Methyl-2-Butanol
• 2-Methylbutyl Acetate
• 2-Methyldecane
• 2-Methylpropene
• 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran
• 2-Pentyl Acetate
• 2-Pentylfuran
• 2-Phenoxyethanol
• 2-Phenyl 2-propanol
• 2-Propoxyethanol
• 2,3-Pentanedione
• 3-Carene
• 3-Pentyl Acetate
• 4-Methyl Anisole
• 4-Phenylcyclohexene
• 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
• 4-Vinyl cyclohexene
• 5-Methyl Furfural
• Acetaldehyde
• Acetic Acid
• Acetoin
• Acetone
• Acetonitrile
• Acetophenone
• Acrolein
• Acrylamide
• Acrylonitrile
• Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
• Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates
• Allyl Acetate
• Allyl Alcohol
• Allyl Chloride
• Allyl Hexanoate
• Alpha-Methyl Styrene
• Alpha-Methylbenzyl Acetate
• alpha-Pinene
• Ammonia
• Anethole
• Aniline
• Benzaldehyde
• Benzene
• Benzoic Acid
• Benzyl Acetate
• Benzyl Alcohol Montor
• Benzyl Benzoate
• Benzyl Chloride
• beta-Pinene
• Biphenyl
• Bornyl Acetate
• Bourgeonal
• BTEX + Saturated Hydrocarbons
• BTEX
• Butane
• Butanol
• Butyl Acetates
• Butyl Carbitol Acetate
• Butyl Ether
• Butyl Formate
• Butyl Valerate
• Camphene
• Camphor
• Carbon Disulfide
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Carbonyl Sulfide
• Carvone
• Chlorobenzene
• Chloroform
• Citral
• Citronellol
• Collodion
• Cumene
• Cyclohexane
• Cyclohexanol
• Cyclohexanone
• Cyclohexene
• Cyclopentane
• Cyclopentene
• Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
• Decanal
• Decane
• Desflurane
• Diacetone Alcohol
• Diacetyl
• Dibromochloromethane
• Dibromomethane
• Dibutyl Phthalate
• Dichlorobenzene, m-isomer
• Dichlorobenzene, o-isomer
• Dichlorobenzene, p-isomer
• Dichloromethane
• Diesel Fuel
• Diethanolamine
• Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether
• Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
• Diethylene Glycol
• Diisobutyl Phthalate
• Dimethyl Carbonate
• Dimethyl Fumarate
• Dimethyl Sulfoxide
• Dimethylcyclohexanes
• Dimethylcyclopentanes
• Dimethylformamide
• Divinylbenzene
• Enflurane
• Epichlorohydrin
• Estragole
• Ethanolamine
• Ethyl 3-Ethyoxypropionate
• Ethyl Acetate
• Ethyl Acrylate
• Ethyl Alcohol
• Ethyl Butyrate
• Ethyl Ether
• Ethyl Formate
• Ethyl Isobutyrate
• Ethyl Methacrylate
• Ethyl Propanoate
• Ethyl tert-Butyl Ether
• Ethyl Vanillin
• Ethyl-2-Methylbutyrate
• Ethyl-2-Methylpentanoate
• Ethylbenzene
• Ethylene Chlorohydrin
• Ethylene Diamine
• Ethylene Dibromide
• Ethylene Dichloride
• Ethylene Glycol
• Ethylene Oxide
• Eucalyptol
• Formaldehyde & Glutaraldehyde
• Formaldehyde & o-Phthalaldehyde
• Formaldehyde
• Formaldehyde -IAQ
• Formaldehyde, Glutaraldehyde & o-Phthalaldehyde
• Formamide
• Full Scan Organic
• Full Scan Organic
• Furfural
• Furfuryl Alcohol
• Gasoline
• Glutaraldehyde & o-Phthalaldehyde
• Glutaraldehyde
• Halogenated Anesthetic
• Halothane
• Heptanes
• Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane
• Hexamethyldisiloxane
• Hexanes
• Hexylene Glycol
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Hydrogen Sulfide
• Hydroquinone
• Indane
• iso-Pentyl Acetate
• Isoamyl Alcohol
• Isobutane
• Isobutanol
• Isobutyl Acetate
• Isobutyl Isobutyrate
• Isocineol
• Isoflurane
• Isooctane
• Isophorone
• Isoprene
• Isopropyl Acetate
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Isopropyl Ether
• Isovaleraldehyde
• Jet Fuel as total hydrocarbon
• Kerosene as total hydrocarbon
• Limonene
• Linalool
• m-Cresol
• m-Cymene
• m-Ethyltoluene
• Mercaptoethanol
• Mercury
• Methanol
• Methoxyflurane
• Methyl 2-Methylbutyrate
• Methyl Acetate
• Methyl Acrylate
• Methyl Alcohol + Ethyl Alcohol
• Methyl Bromide
• Methyl Butyrate
• Methyl Chloride
• Methyl Chloroform
• Methyl Ether
• Methyl Ethyl Ketone
• Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime
• Methyl Formate
• Methyl Iodide
• Methyl Isoamyl Ketone
• Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
• Methyl Methacrylate
• Methyl n-Amyl Ketone s
• Methyl propyl ketone
• Methyl tert-Butyl Ether
• Methyl Trimethylacetate
• Methylal
• Methylcyclohexane
• Methylcyclopentane
• Methyleugenol
• Morpholine
• n-Butanol
• n-Butyl Acetate
• n-Butyl Acrylate
• n-Butyl Glycidal Ether
• n-Hexane Monitior
• n-Hexyl Acetate
• n-Hexyl Alcohol
• N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone
• n-Octane
• n-Pentane
• n-Propyl Acetate
• n-Propyl Ether
• N,N-Dimethylacetamide
• Naphtha, coal tar
• Naphtha, petroleum
• Naphthalene
• Nitrobenzene
• Nitrogen Dioxide Monitor
• Nitrogen Dioxide -IAQ
• Nitromethane
• Nitrous Oxide
• Nonanal
• Nonane
• Nonanes
• o-Cymene
• o-Ethyltoluene
• o-Phthalaldehyde
• o-Toluidine
• Octanal
• Octanes
• Organic
• p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride
• p-Cymene
• p-Ethyltoluene
• Pentane, all isomers
• Pentanol
• Pentenes
• Pentyl Acetates
• Petroleum Distillates
• Petroleum Distillates, hydrotreated light
• Phenol
• Phenyl Ether
• Propargyl Alcohol
• Propionaldehyde
• Propionic Acid
• Propoxur
• Propylbenzene
• Propylene Dichloride
• Propylene Glycol
• Propylene Oxide
• Pyridine
• sec-Butanol
• sec-Butyl Acetate
• sec-Butyl Methyl Ether
• sec-Hexyl Acetate
• Sevoflurane
• Stoddard Solvent
• Styrene, Monomer Badges
• Sulfur Dioxide
• tert-Butanol
• tert-Butyl Acetate
• tert-Butyl Acrylate
• tert-Pentyl Acetate
• Tetrachloroethylene
• Tetrahydrofuran
• Toluene
• Toluene-D8
• Toluidine
• Total Aldehydes
• Total Saturated Hydrocarbons
• Triacetin
• Trichloroethylene
• Triethanolamine
• Triethyl Borate
• Triethylamine
• Trimethyl Benzene, all isomers,
• Trimethyl Borate
• Trimethyolpropane Triacrylate
• Undecane
• Urethane
• Vinyl acetate
• Vinyl bromide
• Vinyl chloride
• Vinylcyclohexane
• Vinylidene chloride
• Xylene
• Xylene, m-isomer
• Xylene, o-isomer
• Xylene, p-isomer