Terpenes are volatile and semi‑volatile organic compounds widely used in fragrances, solvents, cleaners, and chemical manufacturing. Common examples include limonene from citrus peels and turpentine from pine resin. Because these compounds evaporate easily, they can accumulate in workplace air. Some, such as turpentine, are regulated under Ontario’s MOL Occupational Exposure Limits (2020) at 20 ppm, making routine monitoring essential for safety and compliance.
Reliable Terpene Monitoring for Occupational Exposure Assessment
LCS Laboratory offer laboratory analysis of airborne terpenes using the NIOSH 1552 method, offering accurate measurement from 0.03 ppm to 1000 ppm.
What We Provide
Sampling Kit
- Charcoal adsorbent tubes for dependable terpene capture
- Pre‑calibrated air sampling pumps for accurate, easy operation
Sampling Guidelines
- 100/50 mg charcoal tubes
- Flow rates of 0.05–0.20 L/min
- Typical sampling times of 4–8 hours
- Air volume requirements of 1–30 L, depending on expected concentrations
Alternative Sampling
- Diffusive samplers available for pump‑free monitoring
Terpene Library (20 Compounds)
Our analysis covers a broad and growing list of terpenes, including:
Delta‑3‑Carene, Beta‑Caryophyllene, Eucalyptol, Geraniol, Humulene, Alpha‑Limonene, Linalool, Myrcene, Ocimene, Alpha‑Pinene, Beta‑Pinene, Alpha‑Terpineol, Terpinolene, Turpentine, Valencene, Alpha‑Bisabolol, Guaiol, Nerolidol, Alpha‑Terpinene, Gamma‑Terpinene.
Contact Us
Partner with LCS Laboratory Inc. for accurate, affordable terpene exposure testing. Visit our Contact Us page to request a quote or discuss your project. You can also download our price list to review our competitive rates for air quality testing in Canada ©
2 Responses
Greetings, can you look for terpenes in wipe samples? If so, would you be able to identify individual terpenes, presumably by GC-MS? Also, what would the cost be per sample, expect standard turnaround time, and what media, solvent, and shipping container should I use to collect those samples?
Thank you for asking. We can identify some terpenes by GC FID, by matching them to our library of terpens.