Ambient Air
Ambient Air Testing
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and photochemical pollutants pose serious risks to both human health and environmental quality. Industries including petrochemical, manufacturing, and refining face increasing pressure to comply with local, state, and federal air quality regulations such as the EPA’s Clean Air Act requirements.
SGS offers a complete suite of ambient air testing services using standardized, regulatory-compliant methods and best-in-class instrumentation. Our nationwide network of labs provides method-specific support for complex matrices with rapid turnaround times and high data defensibility.
- TO-3: Volatile Organics by GC/FID; BTEX, TPH
- TO-12: Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Compounds by GC/FID
- TO-14: Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air By GC/MS
- TO-15: Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air Collected in Specially Prepared Canisters and Analyzed by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
- ASTM D1945/1946/7833: Refinery Gas Analysis
- Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide (minimum recovery limit approximately 400 ppm), Hydrogen, Helium, Methane, Ethane, Ethene, Propane, Propene
Sampling & Equipment Options
- Canister Sampling: SUMMA canisters available in 400 mL, 1 L, 1.4 L, and 6 L capacities
- Pre-cleaned and pre-certified for ultra-trace detection
- Paired with flow controllers calibrated to client-specific flow rates
- Tedlar Bags: Used for select short-hold applications (72-hour holding time)
- Canister Holding Time: 30 days
All sampling media and equipment are certified clean to meet regulatory standards. Our field-ready solutions ensure minimal downtime, simplified logistics, and accurate sample collection.
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SGS SmartSense
SGS Solutions
Accurate, defensible data is crucial not only to meet compliance obligations but to support proactive air monitoring programs and workplace safety initiatives. Ambient air testing is essential for detecting low-level pollutants in complex environments.
Contact SGSWhy SGS for your Testing Needs?
- Global Reach, Local Expertise: A worldwide laboratory network backed by local knowledge to meet your needs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in regional and international guidelines, including EPA, CCME, and more.
- Customized Analytical Plans: Tailored testing protocols to address unique project challenges.
- Proven Track Record: Decades of experience delivering high-quality data to industries across North America.
