Analytical parameters
What we can quantify, by application.
The packages below cover the analytes we run most frequently. Each package is accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 and can be bundled or customized — if you need a specific compound that isn't listed, ask. We've built methods for a lot of rare analytes.
LEED Indoor Air Quality (IEQ)
Post-construction air testing for LEED certification credits. Standard TD-GC-MS analysis with turnaround aligned to occupancy schedules.
Compounds & groups
- Total VOCs (TVOC)
- Formaldehyde
- Acetaldehyde
- Benzene
- Toluene
- Ethylbenzene
- Xylenes (o/m/p)
- Styrene
- 4-Phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH)
- Naphthalene
- Particulate (PM10 / PM2.5)
- Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
- Ozone
Methods
- ISO 16000-6
- ASTM D6196
- EPA TO-17
- EPA TO-11A
Petroleum Hydrocarbons (CWS)
Canada-Wide Standards carbon fractions for petroleum-impacted sites. Useful for vapour intrusion assessments and spill characterization.
Compounds & groups
- F1 (C6–C10)
- F2 (C10–C16)
- F3 (C16–C34)
- F4 (C34–C50)
- BTEX + total petroleum hydrocarbons
- Naphthalene
- PAHs (16-compound suite)
Methods
- CCME PHC CWS
- EPA 8270
- EPA TO-15
Metals & Metal Fumes
Full workplace-metals suite including hexavalent chromium and welding-fume characterization.
Compounds & groups
- Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI)
- Total chromium
- Lead
- Cadmium
- Nickel
- Manganese
- Beryllium
- Arsenic
- Mercury
- Cobalt
- Iron, copper, zinc, aluminum
Methods
- NIOSH 7600 (Cr VI)
- NIOSH 7300
- OSHA ID-125G
- OSHA ID-121
Isocyanates
Monomer and oligomer isocyanate analysis for polyurethane spray and manufacturing operations.
Compounds & groups
- MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate)
- TDI (toluene diisocyanate)
- HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate)
- IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate)
- HMDI (hydrogenated MDI)
- MDI / HDI oligomers
Methods
- OSHA 42 / 47 / 18
- ISO 16702
Aldehydes & Ketones
DNPH-derivatized carbonyls — diagnostic for combustion sources, resin emissions, and healthcare facilities.
Compounds & groups
- Formaldehyde
- Acetaldehyde
- Acrolein
- Acetone
- Propionaldehyde
- Crotonaldehyde
- Butyraldehyde
- Benzaldehyde
- Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
- Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)
- Glutaraldehyde (ortho-phthalaldehyde)
Methods
- EPA TO-11A
- NIOSH 2016
- OSHA 52
Amines, Cycloamines & Ethanolamines
Process-chemical and anti-corrosion amines — common in power generation, textile, and polymer plants.
Compounds & groups
- Ethanolamine (MEA)
- Diethanolamine (DEA)
- Triethanolamine (TEA)
- Morpholine
- Dimethylamine
- Trimethylamine
- Cyclohexylamine
- Aniline and substituted anilines
Methods
- NIOSH 2007
- OSHA 60 / 64
Glycols & Glycol Ethers
Paint, ink, and semiconductor exposure analysis.
Compounds & groups
- Ethylene glycol
- Propylene glycol
- Diethylene glycol
- Triethylene glycol
- 2-Methoxyethanol (EGME)
- 2-Ethoxyethanol (EGEE)
- 2-Butoxyethanol (EGBE)
- 1-Methoxy-2-propanol (PGME)
- Phenyl glycol ethers
Methods
- NIOSH 5523
- OSHA PV2093
Acrylates & Acetates
Coating, adhesive, and resin VOCs — including UV-cure emissions.
Compounds & groups
- Methyl acrylate
- Ethyl acrylate
- Butyl acrylate
- Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
- Vinyl acetate
- Ethyl acetate
- Butyl acetate
- 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)
Methods
- NIOSH 1450
- EPA TO-17
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Combustion-source, coal-tar, and asphalt characterization — 16-compound and 24-compound suites available.
Compounds & groups
- Naphthalene, acenaphthylene, acenaphthene
- Fluorene, phenanthrene, anthracene
- Fluoranthene, pyrene, chrysene
- Benzo[a]anthracene, benzo[b/k]fluoranthene
- Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P)
- Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
- Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene
- Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Methods
- EPA 8270
- NIOSH 5515
- ISO 12884
Microbial VOCs (MVOCs)
Secondary metabolite indicators of mould / fungal growth. Useful when visible mould isn't obvious but occupants report symptoms.
Compounds & groups
- 1-Octen-3-ol
- 3-Methylfuran
- 2-Methylisoborneol
- Geosmin
- 3-Octanone, 3-octanol
- 2-Hexanone
- 2-Pentanol
- Dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl disulfide
Methods
- TD-GC-MS
- ASTM D7297
Nitrogen-Oxide Gases & Inorganic Acids
Combustion products and acid-mist analyses. NO, NO₂, HCl, HF, H₂SO₄ suite.
Compounds & groups
- Nitrogen oxides (NO / NO₂)
- Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
- Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
- Sulfuric acid mist
- Phosphoric acid
- Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
- Chloramines (mono- / di- / tri-chloramine)
Methods
- NIOSH 6014
- OSHA ID-165SG
- ISO 21438
Forensic & Fire Debris
Arson accelerant identification, illicit drug residue, and clandestine-lab characterization with defensible chain of custody.
Compounds & groups
- Gasoline-range organics (GRO)
- Medium petroleum distillates (kerosene, jet fuel)
- Heavy petroleum distillates (diesel, fuel oil)
- Alcohols and ketones as accelerants
- Methamphetamine and precursors
- Cocaine, heroin, MDMA, fentanyl
- Cannabinoid residues
Methods
- ASTM E1618
- ASTM E1412
- SWGDRUG
Analyte not listed?
The packages above are the frequent fliers. Our accredited scope is significantly larger — and method development for one-off analytes is part of the core practice.