Vapor Intrusion: Indoor Air Quality Risks and Analytical Solutions

Vapor intrusion occurs when subsurface chemicals migrate into buildings, compromising indoor air quality. Initially identified with radon, this phenomenon now encompasses contaminants such as hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents from soil and groundwater. Prolonged exposure to these substances can lead to adverse health effects, depending on the concentration and type of compound.

To mitigate these risks, CEIMIC leads the market with the TO-15 method, capable of analyzing more than 90 volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Unlike common industry standards, we individually certify our Silonite-coated stainless steel canisters rather than batch-testing them. This rigor is crucial: 98% of samples analyzed in Brazil show some level of contamination. Our methodology ensures that any findings originate strictly from the evaluated site and not from the container, providing results of maximum confidence.

ADVANTAGES OF THE TO-15 ANALYSIS PERFORMED BY CEIMIC

• 9 years of experience in São Paulo, with thousands of analyses performed by the authentic TO-15 methodology.
• Use of 1.4L canister, able to analyze 5 dilutions without loss of sensitivity.
• Fomo recognized by ERA as a laboratory of excellence for achieving 100% accuracy in the 2019 interlaboratory test.
• Our silonite coated stainless steel canisters are individually certified to ensure no contamination.
• Multiple TO-15 instrumentation systems to ensure on-time results.
• Inventory of hundreds of stainless steel canisters coated with silonite (to-15 compliant) and vast inventory of Sample Trains and Flow Controllers.

With 9 years of experience and advanced technology, CEIMIC guarantees precision and regulatory compliance in your environmental projects.

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