Surface and Skin Indicators
Colorimetric Screening of Contaminants
- Easy-to-use; no training needed
- Economical
- Provide on-the-spot results
- Specific for particular compound groups
- Convenient kit contains all materials for hazard assessment surveys
and decontamination
- Suitable for OSHA's PPE Standard
- Non-intrusive detection
Applications
SWYPE ® Indicators and PERMEA-TEC ® Sensors indicate the presence
of aromatic amines (MDA, TDA, MOCA, aniline, o-Toluidine, etc.), aromatic
isocyanates (MDI and TDI), aliphatic isocyanates (HDI, IPDI, etc.),
hydrazine, and acids/bases.
- Easy on-the-spot results
- Evaluate chemicals with ACGIH skin and sensitizer notations
- Specific for particular compound groups
- Sensitive to levels equal to or below PELs for comparable airborne
exposure
- Safe for use on skin and work surfaces
SWYPE Indicators
Easy-to-use colorimetric SWYPE
Indicators detect contaminants on work surfaces and skin. Formulated
to be specific
for compound groups such as amines and isocyanates, SWYPEs are
sensitive to levels equal to or below permissible exposure levels
for a comparable airborne exposure. SWYPEs are easy to use. Simply
spray Developer Solution* * on a surface
and wipe with a SWYPE or wipe skin with a SWYPE and immerse in
the Developer Solution* *.
SWYPEs provide a rapid, positive color change if the contaminant
is present. |
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| Surface SWYPEs, pk/25 |
Cat. No. |
| Aromatic Amines |
769-1021 |
| Aromatic Isocyanates |
769-1022 |
| Aliphatic Isocyanates |
769-1023 |
| Aliphatic Amines |
769-1025 |
| Acid/Base |
769-1026 |
| Hydrazine * * |
769-1024 |
| Skin SWYPEs, pk/25 |
Cat. No. |
| Aromatic Amines |
769-1031 |
| Aromatic Isocyanates |
769-1032 |
| Aliphatic Isocyanates |
769-1033 |
| Aliphatic Amines |
769-1035 |
| Hydrazine * * |
769-1034 |
| Acid/Base |
769-1036 |
| Cleaner/Developer |
Cat. No. |
| Aromatic Amines |
769-1061 † |
| Aromatic Isocyanates |
769-1062 * |
| Aliphatic Isocyanates |
769-1062 * |
| Aliphatic Amines |
769-1065 |
| Acid/Base |
769-1066 † |
* 16 oz. spray bottle
† 22 oz. spray bottle
* * Hydrazine does not require a developer
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PERMEA-TEC Pads
Gloves are flexed, stretched, pressured, and abraded which can
cause premature chemical breakthrough and alter reliance on
ASTM laboratory breakthrough data. PERMEA-TEC pads, worn under
gloves during actual field use, show the point at which breakthrough
occurs. This information enables the safety professional to
select a glove that will perform optimally in terms of protection,
employee acceptance, and cost effectiveness. PERMEA-TEC pads
are sensitive to 3 to 5 µg for aromatic amines and isocyanates.
Solvent PERMEA-TEC pads also contain a charcoal pad for GC
analysis. |
| PERMEA-TEC Pads, pk/20 |
Cat. No. |
| Aromatic Amines |
769-3001 |
| Aromatic Isocyanates |
769-3002 |
| Aliphatic Amines |
769-3005 |
| Aliphatic Isocyanates |
769-3003 |
| Acid/Base |
769-3006 |
| Hydrazine |
769-3004 |
Solvents
includes charcoal pad for GC analysis |
769-3050 |
Easy Hazard Assessment Start-up Kits
Each kit includes all the materials needed to conduct a complete hazard
assessment survey and to decontaminate surfaces and skin. Simply choose
the kit for the contaminant group of interest.
| Test Kit |
Aromatic Amines |
Aromatic Isocyanates |
Aliphatic Isocyanates |
Aliphatic Amines |
Acid/Base |
| Includes 75 Surface SWYPEs, 25 Skin SWYPEs, 20 PERMEA-TEC
Pads, 20 oz of Cleaning/Developing Solution, 22 oz Decontamination
Solution, and 4 oz D-Tam Skin Cleanser. Each kit item is also
offered separately. |
769-1001 |
769-1002 |
769-1003 |
769-1005 |
769-1006 * |
* The start up test kit for Acid/Base (Cat.
No. 769-1006) does not contain the decontamination solution or skin
cleanser. In place of the solution and cleanser, 25 Surface SWYPEs
are included in the kit. Soap and water are sufficient to remove contamination
from acids and bases.
Surface and Skin Decontamination
When SWYPEs and PERMEA-TEC Sensors indicate chemical contamination
on skin, surfaces, tools, clothing, or reusable PPE, use Decontamination
and D-Tam Solutions for safe and effective removal of the contaminants.
These solutions have proven to be more effective than soap and water
at removing water-insoluble contaminants from skin and surfaces.
And, unlike harsh degreasers, D-Tam Solutions do not dry or abrade
skin,
which can worsen exposure by disrupting the natural barrier properties
of the skin.
Decontamination Solutions
Made of biodegradable materials, these solutions can be used to effectively
decontaminate workplace surfaces and minimize concern for hazardous
waste disposal. In-place decontamination of process areas saves time
and money and reduces the risk of dermal and inhalation exposures.
Instructions
Decontamination Solution PDF
D-Tam Skin Cleanser
Formulated to remove water-insoluble contaminants such as aromatic
amines, pesticides, phenol, epoxy resins, and paints/sealants from
the skin, D-Tam Skin Cleanser will not disrupt or abrade the natural
barrier properties of the skin. D-Tam Skin Cleanser contains no emollients,
such as lanolin or aloe vera, nor does it contain pumice or harsh surfactants.
D-Tam Skin Cleanser will not enhance penetration of contaminants into
the skin.
| D-Tam Skin Cleanser/Gallon |
Cat. No. |
| Aromatic Amines |
769-5001 |
| Aliphatic Amines |
769-5001 |
| Solvents |
769-5001 |
Instructions D-Tam Skin Cleanser
and Safe Solvent PDF
Chart: D-TAM Efficacy
Studies PDF
About Wipe Sampling *
Wipe sampling with
SWYPE Indicators is performed to identify failures in PPE and cleaning/decontamination
programs, not to assess contamination health risks. Therefore, quantitative
measurement is not required. Once a colorimetric wipe pad, such as
SWYPEs, determines the presence of a contaminant, a filter wipe sample
can be taken and sent to a laboratory for confirmation and quantitative
analysis.
*OSHA Technical Manual, Section II, Chapter
2,
http://www.osha.gov/
About OSHA PPE Standard *
OSHA's
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard (29 CFR 1910.132) requires
employers to "assess the workplace to determine if hazards
are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitates the
use of personal protective equipment." A complete worksite analysis
requires assessment of surface contamination because workers may
be exposed to hazards directly through the skin and ingestion, and
indirectly through inhalation of contaminants re-entrained in air.
For this reason, wipe sampling is an important part of analyzing
worksites for hazardous conditions, in evaluating the effectiveness
of PPE, housekeeping, and decontamination programs, and for assessing
compliance with certain OSHA requirements.
*OSHA Technical Manual, Section II, Chapter 2,
http://www.osha.gov
Papers
Glove Efficacy: In-Use Testing and Interpretation
of Chemical Resistant Glove Performance PDF
Glove Efficacy: A Critique of Assumptions About Selecting
Chemical Resistant Gloves: A Case for Workplace Evaluation of Glove
Efficacy PDF
Primer on Dermal Exposure: A Rational
Approach to Skin Decontamination PDF
MSDS
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