surface sample News
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Air and surface sampling for COVID-19 and respirator fit testing
As organizations develop plans to get back to work—OR—keep working with less concern for infection, many organizations—possibly yours—are going through a process of DECONTAMINATING YOUR FACILITIES. Atlantic Environmental, Inc. now has the capability of performing AIR AND SURFACE TESTING TO CONFIRM THAT THE DECONTAMINATION WAS SUCCESSFUL. We can conduct a sampling survey ...
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Greenpeace finds Microplastics in the Antarctic
Seven of the eight sea-surface water samples tested contained microplastic, such as microfibres (at least one microplastic element per 1 litre sample). In addition, nine samples were taken using a manta trawl and analysed for microplastics. Microplastic fragments were detected in two samples. The samples were gathered during a three-month Greenpeace expedition to the Antarctic from January to ...
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EPA Statement on Data from New Mexico to Navajo Nation from Gold King Mine Release
Today, EPA is releasing additional water quality data from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2015 for the Animas and San Juan Rivers from the Northern Border of New Mexico to Navajo Nation. Based upon the surface water sample results in New Mexico surface water concentrations are trending toward pre-event conditions. To assess the impacts of the release at the Gold King Mine, water quality samples were ...
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Tape-Lift Fungal Material Collection
Taking a tape-lift sample is one of the main practices used by indoor environmental quality investigators for detecting whether mold structures (for example, spores and hyphae) have either settled onto or colonized the surface. Despite the popularity of the method, there can be significant inconsistency in how tape lifts are collected. A new ASTM International standard, D7910, Practice for the ...
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NEW Peristaltic Pump Released
The NEW Solinst Peristaltic Pump is compact and lightweight, ideal for field use, sampling from shallow wells and surface water, or vapor sampling. The variable speed, reversible pump has alligator clips for use with a 12V DC battery. It has one simple control to give flow rates as low as 40 ml/min and up to 3.5 ...
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Stick Around! - Firmly attached sample labelling from Brady Corporation
Brady’s proven labelling technology protects against the potential disaster of being unable to identify a sample due to the label falling off! Laboratory labelling presents many challenges: labels may be subjected to hostile environments, solvents and other chemicals and extreme temperatures. They are also applied to widely varying surfaces and sample shapes and sizes. Sometimes, as in field ...
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EPA to conduct limited floodwater sampling at the birds point-new madrid floodway
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 crews will conduct limited floodwater sampling today at the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway. The surface water sampling will be conducted at locations where floodwater is present, to determine if any threats are presented to emergency response workers who may be in contact with the potentially contaminated water. “Public health and the health ...
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Chitosan as protection against dental erosion
Dental erosion is the demineralization of the hard tooth substance caused by acids. Particularly in industrialized countries this is an increasing problem due to changes in drinking and eating habits in recent decades. Additionally, the teeth surface is eroded by mechanical interaction like brushing. To substantially reharden demineralized enamel, the development of appropriate prophylaxis and ...
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Dust and indoor air samples for beryllium and uranium at bannister federal complex show no health concerns
Indoor air and dust samples for beryllium and uranium taken from General Services Administration buildings at the Bannister Federal Complex in Kansas City, Mo., reveal no health concerns, according to an environmental investigation commissioned last November by GSA Region 6 and recently reviewed by EPA Region 7 technicians. Beryllium was not detected in air samples. Minute detections of ...
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EOM Offshore’s Growth in the U.S.
On March 30th, 2018 EOM Offshore LLC advanced its strategic position in the U.S. market with the appointment of John Flynn and Flynn Technical Solutions LLC to serve as its representative in the “Hurricane” states. John Flynn’s professional background serving as Technical Sales and VP Global Marketing Communications with various marine-related and technological companies will ...
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The Science of Labelling
Accurate sample identification is an absolute requirement of any scientific investigation or analysis. The Brady Corporation, a world leader in identification solutions, has been supplying comprehensive answers to the challenges of laboratory labelling for many years, and has now formed a specialist team to help scientists with their sample identification problems. Scientific labelling ...
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Results of Surface Radiation Screening Suggest Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex Remains Suitable for Public Use
Results of a scientific surface gamma radiation screening of the Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (BMAC) in Bridgeton, Mo., suggest the multi-purpose outdoor recreational facility remains suitable for public use, EPA Region 7 announced today. “EPA’s analysis of data collected from more than 58,000 surface points across BMAC suggests no levels of gamma radiation that would pose ...
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EMLab P&K provides materials testing lab services for microbial efficacy
EMLab P&K provides materials testing lab services, specializing in microbial challenge test methodologies. New technologies are constantly incorporated into the manufacture of materials. In some instances these new technologies may inadvertently accelerate or promote the growth of microorganisms. Also, new technology products and materials are being formulated to inhibit or slow down the ...
By EMLab P&K
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Free Mold Sampling Webinar hosting by EMSL
EMSL Analytical, Inc. will be hosting “The Basics of Mold Sampling for an IAQ Investigation” free webinar on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM EST. Dr. Jason Dobranic, EMSL Analytical, Inc.’s Vice President of Microbiology and Life Sciences, will host the webinar and discuss different methodologies for mold sampling. The webinar will cover the following topics: ...
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EPA Update on Gold King Mine Response: Additional Data Results and Public Records
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an update on water quality and sediment data for the Animas and San Juan Rivers, as well as additional public records on the Gold King Mine response. What new documents are being released? EPA is releasing documents related to a previous NPL listing package for the Upper Animas Mining District National Priorities Listing. To view the ...
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EMLab P&K’s Cherry Hill, NJ laboratory receives NVLAP accreditation for asbestos lab analysis
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the accreditation of its Cherry Hill, NJ regional laboratory by the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 200844-0). 'With our Cherry Hill laboratory receiving NVLAP accreditation, EMLab P&K continues to demonstrate it is among the very best asbestos laboratories in the nation. The ...
By EMLab P&K
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EMLab P&K`s San Diego Asbestos Laboratory Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the accreditation of its asbestos lab in San Diego, California by the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500034-0). 'With our San Diego laboratory receiving NVLAP accreditation, EMLab P&K continues to demonstrate it is among the very best asbestos laboratories in the nation. The ...
By EMLab P&K
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Rebuilding Begins after Hurricane Irene Leaves a Path of Destruction
In the past week, Hurricane Irene impacted the lives of millions of Americans. Evacuations were ordered along the coastline from North Carolina through New England. The historic storm left a path of destruction as it caused flooding from heavy rains and tidal surges. Strong winds across the region damaged properties and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of area resident. The ...
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ASTM E1560 - 11e1 Standard Test Method for Gravimetric Determination of Nonvolatile Residue From Cleanroom Wipers
The NVR obtained by this test method is that amount which is available for release by wipers in normal use. Evaporation of the solvent at the stated temperature is to quantify the NVR that can be expected to exist at room temperature, since the slight difference between room temperature and test temperature has not been shown to result in significant variances. This test method may be more ...
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QED launches award-winning Snap Sampler range to world-wide distributor network
Leading international manufacturer of environmental monitoring equipment, QED Environmental Systems, has recently announced the launch of its award-winning Snap Sampler® passive groundwater sampling system to its global distributor network. The product line, which was added into QED’s ground water sampling range in 2018, will now be available to purchase through the brand’s ...
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