Emissions from stationary sources
Accredited testing of emissions from stationary sources to assess for the presence of pollutants, metals, and particulates. Services support regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and permit requirements.
Air testing
Eurofins Environment Testing offers extensive air testing services for factories, offices, schools, shopping centres, hospitals, and private homes. Poor air quality can result from various sources, both indoor and outdoor, leading to significant health hazards. Our services help identify and mitigate these risks effectively.
Importance of air quality testing
Air pollution can originate from numerous sources, including construction materials, consumer products, mould, insects, pets, and inadequate ventilation systems. These contaminants can accumulate to dangerous levels, posing health risks such as respiratory issues and allergic reactions.
Regular air testing ensures that air quality meets safety standards, safeguarding health and enhancing overall well-being.
Air testing laboratory – parameters and matrices offered
- Ambient air analysis: Measures the quality of the outdoor air environment.
- Indoor air quality analysis: Assesses indoor air quality to help ensure a healthy and safe environment.
- Particulate matter: Identifies and measures the concentration of airborne particles, such as dust and smoke.
- Carbon monoxide: Detects and measures levels of carbon monoxide, a harmful gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels.
- Emission monitoring and testing: Evaluates emissions from industrial processes to assess compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs): Measures the presence of semi-volatile organic compounds that can affect air quality.
- Moulds and bacteria: Identifies and quantifies mould spores and bacterial contamination in the air.
- Hazardous waste: Assesses air quality for harmful pollutants associated with hazardous waste handling and processing.
- Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH): Measures petroleum hydrocarbons in the air, which may indicate contamination from fuel and other petroleum-based sources.
- Vapour intrusion: Detects harmful vapours entering buildings from contaminated soil or groundwater.
- Stack monitoring: Measures emissions from industrial stacks to assess compliance with environmental standards.
- Work zone air analysis: Evaluates air quality in specific work zones to help protect employee health and safety.
- Industrial hygiene: Assesses workplace air quality and potential exposure to hazardous substances to support a safe working environment.
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): Measures the presence of volatile organic compounds, which can originate from solvents, fuels and other chemicals.
- Used oil: Analyses air for contaminants that may be associated with the handling, storage or processing of used oil.
- Asbestos in air: Detects airborne asbestos fibres, which can pose serious health risks when inhaled.
- Water testing as per WHO standards: Assesses water quality in accordance with World Health Organisation (WHO) standards.
- Dioxins and furans: Measures these toxic compounds, which can be released from certain industrial processes and may adversely affect air quality and human health.
Trusted partner for air testing
Eurofins Environment Testing India provides reliable analytical solutions tailored to your specific needs, backed by precision and technical expertise. Our comprehensive portfolio of air testing services delivers accurate and dependable results, helping you maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant environment.
Why choose Eurofins Environment Testing India?
Eurofins Environment Testing India is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and the latest technology to provide reliable and accurate air quality analysis. Our commitment to delivering quality service, timely results, and expert advice by highly qualified staff has made us the trusted partner for many top brands in India. We offer a range of air testing services, making us a one-stop solution for all your analytical needs.
Explore our services
Air testing services are designed to support consultancies and safeguard health and the environment.
Flue gas measurements of air pollutants
Conducting measurements in accordance with national regulations to monitor and control air pollutants.
Network and comparison measurements with reference methods
Utilising reference methods for accurate network and comparison measurements.
Acceptance and guarantee measurements
Performing acceptance and guarantee measurements to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Furnace temperature measurements
Measuring furnace temperatures to optimise performance and safety.
Efficiency calculations and plant optimization
Calculating efficiency and optimising plant operations for improved performance.
Balances in the context of process optimization
Conducting balances to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.
Olfactometry and determination of odor
Measuring and analysing odors to ensure compliance with environmental standards and improve air quality.
Ambient air monitoring
Eurofins Environment Testing’s ambient air monitoring services measure air quality in outdoor environments. Using advanced technologies, laboratories detect and quantify pollutants to ensure compliance with environmental standards and protect public health.
Air measurements to determine actual concentrations
Conducting precise measurements to assess the current concentrations of air pollutants.
Pre-load measurements
Performing initial measurements to establish baseline air quality data.
Traffic-related measurements
Monitoring air quality in areas affected by traffic to identify pollution sources and impacts.
Operation of air monitoring networks and stations
Managing air monitoring networks and stations to provide continuous and reliable air quality data.
Dispersion modelling of air pollutants
Using advanced modelling techniques to predict the dispersion and impact of air pollutants.
Creation of test plans
Developing comprehensive test plans to ensure systematic and effective air quality assessments.
Soil gas testing
Soil gases are analysed to detect volatile compounds and assess vapor intrusion risks - essential for contaminated site assessments, brownfield redevelopment, and environmental risk evaluations.
Soil gas testing
Utilising fast and efficient methods to identify polluted areas and assess contamination levels.
Evaluate soil gas flow
Predicting potential indoor air pollution by analysing soil gas composition and comparing to indoor air quality.
Research on landfill gas
Investigating landfill gas emissions to understand their environmental impact, safety and proper management.
Radon testing
Detecting and measuring radon levels to protect public health and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Calibration of measuring systems
Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories offer precise calibration of emission and air monitoring systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with legal requirements. Services support continuous and periodic environmental measurements.
Network and comparison measurements
Conducting measurements to compare, calibrate and validate network data.
Examination of proper installation of measuring systems
Ensuring that measuring systems are correctly installed for optimal performance.
Optimization of measuring systems
Enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of measuring systems through optimisation efforts.
Verification of measuring systems
Verifying the functionality and reliability of measuring systems to ensure accurate results.
Stack testing
Eurofins Environment Testing’s expertise in stack emissions analysis and monitoring ensures world-class support to field sample collection and consultancies. Programmes can be tailored to specific needs. On-site teams consist of engineers, chemists and specialised technicians working together to analyse chimney emissions.
Facilities or processes that are governed by regional or national regulations must comply with license specificities. The comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment at Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories supports chimney emission analysis programmes based on recognised international protocols. Mobile laboratory units provide a clean environment for preparing and recovering samples from sites without hindering day-to-day activities.
Stack emission analysis and monitoring programmes utilise methods tailored to specific applications. Sampling and determinations are provided for for PAH’s (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons), PM10 (Particulate Matter <10 microns), various metals including mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), and hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), as well as for ammonia (NH₃), hydrogen cyanide (HCN), formaldehyde, acids (HNO₃, HCl, H₂SO₄, H₃PO₄), and total fluoride.
Eurofins Environment Testing supports customers in several types of industries including chemicals, metals, mining, waste processing, oil, printing, pulp and paper, aluminium smelters, steel mills, etc. Sampling and stack emission monitoring services include:
Emission monitoring for compliance with standards
Performance analysis
Tests on process optimization
Flue gases (NO, NO2, SO2, O2, CO2, CO, SRT)
Particulate matter analysis
Halogenated compounds
Dioxins, hazardous air pollutants (PCBs) and PCBs
Monitoring ambient air quality
Compliance with modelling standards for dispersion
TOCs, VOCs and FIDs
On-line analysis of total organic compounds (TOCs) / volatile organic compounds (VOCs) through flame ionisation detectors (FIDs)
Automated Continuous Monitoring System (ASCS) and Portable Emission Measurement System (SPME)
Verification Studies with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Relative Test Accuracy (RATA) Verification Protocols