Ambient air
Ambient air monitoring and building inspections
Construction materials and furnishings in our homes and workplaces contain numerous chemical substances or even mould and bacteria. Many are harmless and are even beneficial to us. However, some represent a risk. They weaken our immune systems and, in the worst case, can be detrimental to our health.
If, for example, the mould concentration exceeds a certain level or if there is mould or bacteria that is classified as "problematic" beyond normal levels present inside rooms, this can result in serious health problems for the inhabitant or user. Mould often develops in places where it can't be seen and has to be included in ambient air testing.
As soon as there is evidence of concrete health issues, these incidents must be investigated. We provide competent support in optimising your living and working environment: From a simple test with passive collectors (only possible for some substances) all the way to complex ambient air testing and remediation concepts.
Which services do we offer?
- We visit you on site and give you comprehensive advice. We identify the potential sources of hazardous substances (building/material testing), measure the existing indoor air contamination, assess the results and review remediation measures. In addition, we conduct hygiene inspections of ventilation systems and can perform competent inspections of fire damage.
What sets us apart?
An experienced team made up of chemists, technicians and engineers evaluate the samples for testing ambient air in our very own Institute for Chemistry and Environmental Protection.
We carry out the special biological tests working closely together with experienced biological laboratories.
Which substances are we talking about?
Hazardous substances/harmful substances such as
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
- Formaldehyde
- Components of wood preservers (SVOC, e.g. PCP pentachlorophenol and lindane)
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- Synthetic mineral fibres (KMF) and asbestos (TRGS 521, TRGS 519)
- Fine and inhalable dust, the content of dust, particle figures
- Inorganic compounds such as ozone, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
- Mould and bacteria, total number of germs
Contact:
Our experts are glad to answer your individual questions at any time. Just send us an e-mail by clicking on the contact box (top right).
