Environmental testing solutions for air, water and soil
The rapid increase in public awareness of and understanding and concern for environmental protection has led to stricter emissions regulations and standards. Monitoring emissions in air, water and soil is key in all industries.
From sampling to results
In the past, analyses were carried out in small labs close to the point of sampling. Today, most samples are analyzed far from the point of sampling, in purpose-built laboratories equipped with the most up-to-date instruments; this makes the use of optimal practices for sampling and transport critical.
Mobile analytical equipment allows for on-site quantitative screening, meaning only critical samples need to be sent away for full laboratory evaluation. On-site analysis also has the benefit of being carried out in real time, providing an up-to-the-minute picture of an environmental system.
Simple visual analytical techniques, such as strips and chemical kits using color charts, may be ideal for estimating emissions levels and can be very cost effective.
Avantor® offers everything you need for air, water and soil analysis, from sample collection to analysis, on-site or in a specialized lab.
If you need advice regarding special applications, please contact our specialists.
Brochures, white papers and videos
Learn more about air, water and soil analysis from our brochures, white papers and videos.
Sample collection
In this section, you will find sampling systems for air, water and soil, as well as containers, bags and bottles to correctly transport your sample.
Sampling tools
Whether you need to identify airborne spores, pollen or other contaminants or chemicals present in water or soil, Avantor® has the tools you need.
Portable biological air samplers for indoor or outdoor air bio-contamination monitoring.
Portable and stationary water samplers for composite or single sampling.
High-density manufacturing allows these sample dippers to safely collect and dispense liquids.
These fluid samplers are made of ultra-pure and chemically inert high-quality plastics for contamination-free sampling.
For the concentration and recovery of Cryptosporidium oocysts and giardia cysts from source or finished water.
Sampling containers
Whether you are looking for small or large bags, containers or bottles with or without sodium thiosulphate, you’ll find it in our comprehensive portfolio of products.
Tightly secured closures protect against accidental opening during transport. Available in solid-top or open-top styles.
These durable bags resist contamination from moisture, acids, alkali and most solvents or preservatives.
Container lids screw on or snap into place easily and provide reliable security for specimens in transit or in storage.
Sample preparation
The perfect analysis starts with perfect sample preparation. If the result is critical, choose your tools and chemicals carefully.
Environmental sample filtration
Avantor® provides a range of top-quality products from trusted brands, such as Pall and Whatman™, to streamline your sample preparation. Whether you need to concentrate or clean your sample, we have the perfect filtration system to meet your application’s needs. Ensure accuracy and reliability with the right filter for every analysis.
Air monitoring cassettes to monitor breathable constituents, such as fibers, silica, metal, microorganisms and dust.
These capsules are for point-of-use filtration for laboratory water. Capsules are sterilized by gamma irradiation prior to bagging.
Ensure that your filtration is efficient and reproducible and preserves the integrity of your sample with these filters.
For the concentration and recovery of Cryptosporidium oocysts and giardia cysts from source or finished water.
Extraction, lixiviation, mixing and grinding
Avantor® offers a large selection of mills, blenders, overhead stirrers and homogenizers. We offer overhead shakers for the lixiviation process that is often used for environmental samples and everything you need for Soxhlet extraction, from thimbles to extractors and automatic extraction systems.
We offer a large range of mills, blenders and homogenizers.
These overhead shakers are designed for continuous use under controlled conditions.
Extraction glassware, equipment and thimbles are available in different formats designed for specific applications.
A comprehensive selection of equipment for solvent extraction in labs.
Ashing, digestion and distillation
Whether you’re estimating non-volatile inorganic content through ashing or preparing samples for Kjeldahl analysis, we can provide everything you need, including digestors, Kjeltabs, distillation systems and essential chemicals.
We offer standard and custom solutions for many thermal processing applications.
Everything you need for digestion, distillation and titration using the Kjeldahl method.
Other workflows in sample preparation
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We offer a complete line of liquid handling solutions, from glass pipettes to micropipettes.
Avantor® has everything you need to weigh your sample, from weighing boats and spatulas to a selection of balances from different brands.
We offer an extensive range of products that fulfill the demands of every microbiology lab.
Syringe filters, solid-phase extraction and centrifugation products, heating and stirring equipment and much more.
GC columns, liners, solvents, gas generators and more.
An extensive offering of chemicals for every laboratory application.
We offer everything you need for chemical trace analysis in the lab and the field.
Sample analysis
Whether you want to analyze samples in the field, a small lab or a large, specialized laboratory, you can find what you need at Avantor®.
Chemical analysis
Experience the analysis of chemicals from aluminum to zinc, with products from Merck, Hach and other suppliers. See Merck's line of products for environmental air, water and soil analysis.
From easy test strips to spectrophotometers and more, we offer a complete range of products and instruments to control your water samples.
Merck offers everything you need, from sample collection to quality control, in your environmental testing laboratories.
BOD self-monitoring and respirometric measurement systems, incubators and much more.
Avantor® provides all the supplies for both standard and rapid COD determination.
Choice of reactors, spectrophotometers and ready-to-use TOC tubes and reagents.
Everything you need for digestion, distillation and titration using the Kjeldahl method.
Standards and reagents specifically designed to provide a blank background for even the most difficult analyses.
A comprehensive range of equipment, products and services that can help improve your laboratory’s efficiency and results.
We offer a wide range of spectrophotometers for every application, from entry-level models to high-throughput models that use advanced accessories.
Electrochemical analysis
Learn everything you need to know about titration and pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity and redox measurements with videos containing technical information and links to products from several brands. The videos cover basic field applications to measurements using high-end meters with advanced data management.
A comprehensive assortment of meters, probes, accessories and chemicals to measure pH and conductivity or perform titrations using electrochemical techniques.
From classic glassware to automatic titrators, reagents and other equipment and accessories, we offer everything you need for titration.
Physical analysis
A selection of techniques to determine the degree of contamination in water and other samples.
A wide selection of turbidimeters for every application.
A variety of products to measure water quality based on suspended materials.
With multiple-place stirring, our flocculators accommodate simultaneous jar testing for strong reproducibility.
Style options feature blunt tips or leak-proof plugs that allow sedimentation cones to be washed and autoclaved.
A wide offering of colorimeters for laboratory and field applications.
Microbiology
Determine if sludge is still active or check the microbiological quality of water with microbiology and microscopy products from Avantor®.
A complete range of products for microscopy applications, from consumables and reagents to microscopes from major brands and our VWR® collection.
We offer everything you need to analyze your samples using simple manual techniques to microscopes and automatic colony counters.
Standards and certified reference solutions
Standards and certified reference solutions
Boost confidence in your analytical results with prepared standards and reference materials — no need for in-lab preparation or validation. Find the right environmental standard easily with our selector tool.
We offer prepared standards and reference materials to give you confidence in your analytical results.
Identify all external and internal elements impacting overall growth with our environmental analysis standards.
Safety and storage
Avantor® offers solutions for protecting your colleagues and maintaining a safe workplace.
Safety and storage
Safety and storage
From PPE and first aid kits to gas detection, chemical storage cabinets, spill control and waste disposal, Avantor® is your complete safety solution.
Keep yourself and your colleagues safe with a complete line of safety products and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Avantor® offers a wide selection of storage cabinets to keep personnel and samples safe in your lab.
Need more information about our environmental testing solutions for air, water and soil?
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