SanAir is a full-service laboratory offering asbestos analysis in Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Our state-of-the-art Asbestos Laboratory provides quality analytical results with rapid turn around times within three hours. Our polarized light microscopes used for bulk asbestos analysis are designed by Leica for a wide variety of applications such as petrography, mineralogy, and materials analysis. The latest energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDXA) and Scan Active Digital Imaging technology from Evex can be utilized by our Hitachi H-600 TEM and Hitachi H-600 TEM/STEM (scanning capabilities) Electron Microscopes. We offer a complete line of analytical testing for all different types of matrices. At SanAir, we are dedicated to superior customer service and maintaining a level of standard at every facet of analysis and reporting. 

Analytical Services

Airborne Fiber Analysis by Phase Contrast and Transmission Electron Microscopy

•·        NIOSH 7400     

•·        NIOSH 7400 with OSHA 8hr Time Weighted Average

•·        AHERA (40 CFR, Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix A)

•·        Yamate Level II

•·        NIOSH 7402

Bulk Asbestos Analysis by Polarized Light and Transmission Electron Microscopy

•·        PLM EPA Method: 600/R-93/116

•·        PLM EPA 400 Point Count

•·        PLM EPA 1000 Point Count 

•·        PLM EPA NOB with Gravimetric Reduction Prep - EPA/600/R-93/116

•·        PLM NY ELAP 198.6

•·        NIOSH 9002

•·        TEM EPA NOB-EPA/600/R-93/116

•·        TEM Chatfield

•·        TEM NY ELAP 198.4

Water Analysis for Asbestos by Transmission Electron Microscopy

•·        TEM EPA 100.2

Dust Analysis for Asbestos by Transmission Electron Microscopy

•·        ASTM D5755-03: Microvacuum Samples

•·        ASTM D6480-05: Wipe Surface Samples

Soil Analysis for Asbestos by Polarized Light Microscopy

•·        PLM EPA 600/R-93/116 (qualitative analysis)

Analysis design for rocks, soil, and vermiculite testing

•·        California Air Resource Board 435 (LOD <1%, 0.25%, and 0.1%) available