Faqs

For sampling of volatile compounds, Torrent supplies 6L Suma canisters, sampling manifolds with particulate filter (equipped with dual ports for use when employing purge canisters), flow [...]

Suma canisters are generally preferred for collecting samples for several reasons: The holding time is much longer with a canister– 30 days vs. 72 hours for a Tedlar bag (some parameters as short [...]

Torrent analyzes for Gasoline range Hydrocarbons by TO-3, and TPH Diesel range compounds by NIOSH 1550/EPA 8015B, both GC methodologies. TPH Gas range analysis is performed with either a sample [...]

Yes.  Although our default method is TO-15, Torrent can analyze samples through both the GC/MS as well as the GC (we use a split sample technique).  Choosing the TO14A method is more a function [...]

TO14A is a GC method with specific sampling protocols. While it is very effective for some compounds, others of current concern, including Naphthalene and TBA, are not recovered well or at the [...]

Torrent supplies data for a range of air methods including NIOSH, OSHA, ASTM, and EPA Air Compendium Methods (TO, CO, IO). Our Project Management department is constantly bringing new methods on [...]

Yes, Torrent has the ability to provide consulting and analytical services for a wide variety of parameters outside of those that are classically considered as “environmental”. We have an entire [...]

Yes, Torrent can analyze raw material and product samples, but it is important for you to discuss the project parameters with our Project Management Team. This discussion must happen prior to [...]

How you take your wipe sample is critical to the data from the wipe being of any use to you. NIOSH has set up wipe sample protocols that, when followed, will return the valuable information you [...]

Final results for wipes are reported as ug/wipe. The data that is submitted to you is what was found on the wipe which can only be calculated as “x” per wipe. There is no simple conversion form [...]