Air Sampler

The Thermosorb-N has been designed with the user in mind. The integral clip easily attaches to the pockets or lapels of most work
clothes and also permits easy removal. The Thermosorb-N has is designed to be used with personal sampling pumps. End Caps can be stored on the cartridge itself so there is no more hunting around for them when sampling is finished and the cartridge must be sealed.

The Large diameter of the Thermosorb-N Air sampler eliminates the need for a backup section in most applications. In cases where unusually large concentrations of N-nitroso compounds are suspected, a second cartridge can be attached to the sampling system “piggyback” style.

The Data Log included with every Thermosorb-N air sampler provides coded labels for the sampler, analysis vials and mailing envelopes to help with sample labelling, as well as providing a convenient form of data entry. The sealable foil pouch provides additional security for transport to and from the field, and as the Thermosorb-N air samplers are constructed of an opaque plastic, there is no UV degradation of the sample.

Results you can trust

Determination of airborne nitrosamines has been prone to artifact formation (false positives if solid sorbents are used, and sample loss, i.e., false negatives dues to desorption or degradation in solver if wet traps are used). Nitrosamines are also known to degrade in UV light.

The Ellutia Thermosorb-N offers a method for collecting airborne nitrosamines, which overcomes the problems with false positive and false negative results.