Government & Military Compressed Air Testing

Trace Analytics proudly provides compressed air testing for all branches of the United States military and government, in addition to international governing bodies like the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Government & Military Compressed Air Testing

Trace Analytics is an accredited, 3rd party laboratory specializing in compressed breathing air testing since 1989 for military branches. We currently work with branches, offices, procurement agencies, and bases all around the world. Our team provides exceptional customer service from beginning to end to help make sure you land the contract. Quoting turnaround time is quick and the ordering process is straightforward and easy. We can meet a variety of testing specifications, and offer quick sampling with an easy-to-use kit. Start testing with the experts.

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Compressed Air Testing Kits & Tips

GOVERNMENT & MILITARY DIVING - SELECTED AIR QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS
AIR QUALITY SPECIFICATION THC CO CH4 CO2 H2O DP, °F O2 N2 OIL ODOR OTHER
Air Force T.O. 42B-1-22 Source I Pressurized Cylinder 25 (T) 10 N/A 1000 67 -50 20-23 N/A 2.0 None Halogenated Solvents, ppmv Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), ppmv
0.2 25 (T)
Air Force T.O. 42B-1-22 Compressed Breathing Air Source II Compressor-2012 25 10 N/A 1000 N/A N/A 20-23 N/A 5 None Halogenated Solvents, ppmv Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), ppmv
0.2 25 (T)
Air Force T.O. 42B-1-22 Source II Compressor 25 10 N/A 1000 N/A N/A 20-23 N/A 5 None Halogenated Solvents, ppmv Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), ppmv Pressure Dew Point, °F
0.2 25 (T) Lowest Ambient Temperature
Air Force Compressed Air T.O. 42B-1-22 SCBA & NFPA 1989-2013 25 (T) 5 N/A 1000 24 -65 20-23 75.0-81.0 2.0 None Halogenated Solvents, ppmv Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), ppmv
0.2 25 (T)
Federal Specification BB-A-1034B-2001 Grade A Sources I & II 25 10 N/A 500 27.2 -63 20-22 N/A 5 None N/A
MIL-PRF-27210H-2009 (M) N/A N/A N/A N/A 7.0 -82 N/A N/A N/A None/Slight N/A
MIL-PRF-27401G-2013 Nitrogen Grade A Type I 58.3 N/A N/A N/A 26.3 -63.5 0.5 ≥99.5 N/A N/A Impurities, ppmv
≤5000
Navy A-A-59155-2008 Grade B Nitrogen 50 N/A N/A N/A 25 -64 0.5 99.5 N/A None Moisture Content, mg/L Particle Content, >50 microns
0.02 None
NFPA 1989-2013 25 (T) 5 N/A 1000 24 -65 19.5-23.5 75.0-81.0 2 Not Pronounced N/A
US Army Corps of Engineers Diving Operations 30.F.05.e Air Purity Standards 25 10 N/A 1000 N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 Not Objectionable N/A
US Coast Guard-2005 25 20 N/A 1000 N/A N/A 20-22 N/A 5 Not Objectionable N/A
US Navy Diving Air, Rev. 7 ANU/Certified Sources 25 10 N/A 1000 24 -65 20-22 N/A 5 Not Objectionable N/A
US Navy Diving Air, Rev. 7 Commercial Sources 25 10 N/A 1000 24 -65 20-22 N/A 5 Not Objectionable N/A
US Navy Diving Manual Nitrogen Grade B-2011 50 N/A N/A N/A 27 -63 <0.50 ≥99.50 N/A None N/A
THC = Total Gaseous Hydrocarbons, ppmv • CO2 = Carbon Dioxide, ppmv • O2 = Oxygen, volume %
HS = Halogenated Solvents, ppmv • CO = Carbon Monoxide, ppmv • H2O = Water, ppmv
N2 = Nitrogen, volume % • Odor = Odor as supplied by customer
CH4 = Methane, ppmv • DP = Dew Point, °F at 0 psig • Oil = Oil Mist & Particulate, mg/m3
(T) Does not include methane.
Air & Gas Specifications referenced above may be viewed and/or purchased from:

CSA - Canadian Standards Association • OSHA - Occupational Health & Safety Administration • U.S. Navy Dive Manual

K902 Breathing Air Kit for Compressed Air Testing

The AirCheck✓ Kit™ K902 is designed for use with breathing air specifications requiring a dry dew point, such as NFPA 1989, OSHA 1910.134 (Cylinder or SCBA), CGA Grade D (0), and CGA Grade L. Other specifications are available at an additional cost. This kit is typically used by fire service, industrial fire brigades, some dive facilities who use high pressure breathing air to fill SCBAs or any compressor with a desiccant dryer. Test from the compressor or cascade. Watch our online sampling video for Breathing Air Testing.

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Breathing Air Specifications

Trace Analytics can analyze compressed breathing air samples for contaminants like THC, CO, CH4, CO2, H2O, O2, N2, Oil mist and particulates. We offer options to test for halogenated solvents and volatile organic compounds depending on your specification requirements. Simply let our team of experts know what standard you need to meet and they will set you up with the right analysis and testing equipment.

Test to standards like: Air Force T.O. 42B-1-22, Navy A-A-59155, NFPA 1989, US Coast Guard, US Navy Diving Air, MIL-PRF-27210H-2009 and more.

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AirCheck Kits

Testing your compressed air is simple with Trace Analytics. We’ll set you up with easy to follow instructions, comprehensive videos to guide you and a helpful and certified customer service team.The AirCheck Kit is easy-to-use and designed to obtain an air sample that is representative of the air used. The breathing air kit is lightweight and portable and allows users to take tests from the compressor, cascade system, or storage.

AirCheck Kit Model K902 is Trace’s solution to affordable testing per military and government standards. This kit allows for easy sampling and is durable. AirCheck kits are available for rent or for purchase.

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Other Breathing Air Testing Services

We test to many Compressed Air & Gas Specifications in a variety of industries. Trace has members on the NFPA Committee and we have been a preferred PADI vendor since 1995.

DIVE

Trace Analytics was selected by PADI Americas in 1995 to offer the AirCheck✓™ Kit and laboratory services to all PADI members.

OSHA

Compressed air is used in a variety of industries including welding, sandblasting, spray painting, chemical spill cleaning and more.

FIRE

The AirCheck✓Kit™ is easy-to-use and designed to obtain an air sample that is representative of the air used to fill your SCBAs.

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Testing Made SimpleAccurateEasy

Trace Analytics’ laboratory is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. We use state-of-the-art lab equipment that allows us to analyze hundreds of compressed air and environmental samples daily. The result is consistency, accuracy, precision, and rapid turnaround. Trace is an A2LA accredited laboratory complying with ISO 17025, certificate #0322-01.