• 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.

• Evaluate safety and health programs
• Assess controls effectiveness
• Categorize work areas for controls
• Determine effectiveness of cleaning and decontamination regimens
• Perform hazard assessments to comply with OSHA's PPE Standard
• Monitor non-controlled areas
• Evaluate gloves and protective garments
• Determine "safe use" time for PPE

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.

* 16 oz. spray bottle
† 22 oz. spray bottle
* * Hydrazine does not require a developer

Gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) can be evaluated for effectiveness in actual field use conditions with Permea-Tec Sensors. These sensors include both direct-reading colorimetric detectors and a micro-encapsulated solvent indicator system. Chemical penetration through PPE is indicated by the Permea-Tec Sensor changing color (normal sensitivity range, from 0.5 to 5 mg). Indication of breakthrough can greatly improve PPE selection for specific applications. Send Permea-Tec Sensors to a laboratory for analysis to identify the chemical (solvent or other compound) penetrating the gloves or garment.

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.

* 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.

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 Safe Solvent

Containing plant oils and food-grade emulsifiers, D-Tam Safe Solvent removes chemical contaminants such as cutting oils, grease, pesticides, epoxy resins, polyurethane paints/sealants, and isocyanates from skin, tools, and machinery. Comprised entirely of high molecular weight ingredients, D-Tam Safe Solvent will not penetrate the skin and is proven to be more effective at removing water-insoluble contaminants than soap and water.

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,
www.osha-slc.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_ii/otm_ii_2.html

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,
www.osha-slc.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_ii/otm_ii_2.html