TE-300-PAS Indoor Passive Air Sampler for POP Collection SKU: TE-300-PAS

TE-300-PAS Indoor Passive Air Sampler for POP Collection

The TE-300-PAS is designed to house polyurethane foam disks (PUF) which are uniformly porous to allow gaseous chemicals to penetrate, making it ideal for measuring concentrations of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in indoor air. This maintenance-free sampler operates without electricity and requires minimal user interaction, enabling deployment in any indoor location for extended monitoring periods.

Operating Principle

The sampler with polyurethane foam plugs collects POPs in ambient air through passive uptake. Sampling rates for PUF-based passive air samplers are generally in the range of 4 ± 2 m³/day, providing time-integrated measurements over deployment periods typically ranging from weeks to months. PUF passive air samplers are the most common type used for semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), including regulated persistent organic pollutants and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

Key Specifications

• Holds two PUF foam disks for enhanced collection capacity
• No electrical power required
• Maintenance-free operation
• Suitable for long-term indoor deployment
• Compatible with laboratory analytical methods for POP quantification

Applications

The TE-300-PAS is used for indoor air quality assessment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments where persistent organic pollutants may be present. Data from PUF passive air samplers are key indicators of effectiveness of global regulatory actions on SVOCs, such as the Global Monitoring Plan of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Applications include baseline indoor air quality studies, source identification, and long-term monitoring programs.

Sample Collection and Analysis

After deployment, PUF disks are removed from the device and transported to a laboratory for further analysis. The collected samples undergo solvent extraction and analytical procedures to identify and quantify specific POPs and other semi-volatile organic compounds of interest.

Required Accessories

This sampler requires TE-1014 PUF Disks for operation. The PUF disks must be pre-cleaned and prepared according to analytical requirements before deployment.