Reasons for Using KIN-TEK Permeation Tubes

More Reasons to Use Permeation Tubes

Accuracy
KIN-TEK Trace Source™ permeation tubes are reliable and accurate. They are certified gravimetrically and are traceable to NIST. Because the calibration standard delivered by the permeation tube method is used fresh, adsorption and reaction problems are eliminated. Permeation tubes make a standard addition to the matrix gas, thus eliminating the effects of background contamination.

Compliance
Our customers are increasingly concerned about compliance issues, OSHA, ISO 9000, GMP, and other industry requirements. Addressing these concerns, KIN-TEK supplies a certificate documenting traceability to NIST with every certified Trace Source™ permeation tube. Each tube is numbered and its emission rate is kept on file at KIN-TEK for up to 5 years

KIN-TEK also provides technical services for permeation tube recertification, annual instrument recertification, and periodic on-site calibration to help you maintain compliance with your internal standards.

Safety
Trace Source™ permeation tubes are very small compared to high pressure gas cylinders (disposable tubes are about the size of a pencil). Permeation tubes contain only a small amount of chemical and are constructed of unbreakable material, thus limiting the possibility of acute exposure.

Eliminate The Danger of High Pressure Cylinders
Trace Source™ permeation tubes eliminate the hazards of handling high pressure cylinders. They contain analyte only under its own vapor pressure and have no valves to break off. Permeation tubes do not require special equipment to handle or transport them. They can be shipped worldwide as non-hazardous goods.

Savings
One Trace Source™ permeation tube can often replace 10 or more gas cylinders. When used in a KIN-TEK Gas Standards Generator, one Trace Source™ permeation tube can deliver concentrations over a range of 10:1 or more. Plus, this can be done with accuracy traceable to NIST.