Industrial Hygiene Testing Services

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, February 17, 2023

On February 3^rd a train derailed in East Palestine Ohio carrying various hazardous materials. One of the main materials onboard and affected by the accident was vinyl chloride, a chemical utilized in the production of plastic products, and unfortunately associated with an increased risk of liver and other cancers. (A full list of other chemicals identified by the EPA involved in this spill can be viewed here.)

“For those concerned about exposure to vinyl chloride or other volatile organic compounds in the home or work environment, EMSL offers analytical testing and sampling supplies,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “We provide TO-15 analysis for vinyl chloride and other organics to determine contaminant levels in the air, and NIOSH analysis for worker exposure assessments. We also provide EPA methodologies for soil and water testing. If test results identify an exposure risk, corrective actions can then be implemented to prevent or mitigate these potential hazards.”

EMSL provides testing services for vinyl chloride and other organics in our Cinnaminson, NJ and Huntington Beach, CA (LA Testing) laboratories. EMSL analytical methodologies include: Air via EPA Method TO-15 or NIOSH 1007; Drinking Water by EPA Method 524.2; Wastewater by EPA Method 624.1/8260D; and Soil by EPA Method 8260D) – all utilizing Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC/MS).

To learn more about this or other occupational, industrial hygiene, environmental, air quality, health, and safety testing services, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. 

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.