Faqs

For projects that do not require extensive set up times, Torrent’s TAT is between 7 and 10 days. However, shorter TATs are available upon request. For projects requiring complex analytical [...]

We work with all kinds of matrices including air, water, soil, solvents, slurries, raw chemicals, pure product, plastics, solar panels, silicon wafers, polymers, bulk materials (metallic and [...]

We work with many clients outside of California. Torrent can provide consultation services via phone or Web conferencing. You can ship samples to us via UPS, FedEx or any other overnight service.

Cost is dependent on project complexity including the analytical procedures being used and/or the fees associated with Torrent staff consultation. For a cost estimate, contact Torrent Lab’s [...]

Torrent can routinely perform the following Special Project functions. Method Development Product Investigation and/or Identification Failure Investigation Reverse & Forward Engineering [...]

A special project is defined by several criteria: the request for analysis of a non-environmental sample/material (normal water and/or soil), a project that requires customized analytical [...]

Yes. Torrent has an independent instrument capable of analyzing for Methane, Ethane, Ethene, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen and Helium. Do I have to take separate [...]

Reporting limits are dependent on several factors. Torrent’s initial Reporting Limits are below the current ESLs for most compounds of interest. That being said, the final reporting limit is a [...]

There are two sampling techniques typically employed for Suma canisters: Grab sampling which is a simple matter of opening the canister for a set period of time, and soil vapor sampling which [...]

Torrent does not charge a separate rental fee for any equipment that we supply. As long as the parameters of your sampling event are communicated to our Project Management Team with at least 48 [...]