Precision VOC Analysis in Environmental Testing
Headspace Solutions for Water, Soil & Air Matrices
Reliable VOC Detection for Environmental Compliance
Environmental labs face complex challenges when it comes to detecting and quantifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in air, water, and soil samples. At SCION Instruments, we deliver automated, accurate, and robust headspace sampling systems tailored to meet the high standards of environmental monitoring, regulatory testing, and pollution control.
Our Versa and HT3 Headspace Samplers are built to simplify sample preparation and boost detection capabilities across a wide range of environmental applications — from groundwater contamination to industrial emissions.
Why Headspace GC for Environmental VOC Analysis?
Headspace sampling is a powerful technique used to isolate VOCs from complex matrices without direct sample injection, minimizing contamination and carryover.
With SCION’s static and dynamic headspace samplers, labs benefit from:
- Consistent, automated sample prep
- No solvents, no complicated cleanup
- Minimal cross-contamination
- Improved sensitivity for trace analysis
- Compliance with EPA Method 5021, RSK-175, and China GB-5749
Tailored Headspace Solutions for Environmental Testing
HT3 Headspace Sampler
Ideal for ultra-trace VOC detection in low-concentration samples such as drinking water and ambient air. Dynamic headspace mode increases sensitivity up to 100x by concentrating analytes on an adsorbent trap.
Key Features:
- Dynamic and Static sampling modes
- 300°C heated SilcoNert® sample path
- 60-position autosampler for high throughput
- VOCARB 4000 trap for trace VOC collection
- Compliant with EPA 5021 & RSK-175
Versa Headspace Sampler
Best for budget-conscious labs performing routine VOC screening in wastewater, leachate, and industrial runoff. Compact footprint, static sampling, and automated diagnostics make it easy to integrate and operate.
Key Features:
- Static headspace mode
- 20-position autosampler
- 200°C inert sample path
- Automated leak check and method optimization
- Ideal for labs analyzing to GB-5749 or local standards
Typical Environmental Applications
| Application Area | Analyte Types | Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking Water | Benzene, Toluene, Chlorinated Solvents | EPA 5021, GB-5749 |
| Soil & Sediment | Gasoline-range organics, MTBE, Fuel Oxygenates | RSK-175, Custom |
| Air Sampling | VOCs, Industrial Emissions | Adsorbent tubes w/ dynamic headspace |
| Wastewater | Industrial contaminants, halocarbons | Site-specific protocols |
Smart Software. Smart Sampling.
SCION’s HT3 TekLink™ and Versa TekLink™ software platforms deliver full automation — including:
- Method Optimisation Mode (M.O.M.) for rapid method development
- Real-time pressure and temperature control
- Automated leak testing and diagnostics
- 21 CFR Part 11 tools for regulatory environments
Get Ahead of Environmental Regulations
From government labs to environmental consultants, SCION’s headspace samplers ensure your lab is ready for compliance, optimized for throughput, and designed for confidence.
Explore application notes or request a demo to see how our systems perform in:
- Soil VOC extraction
- Drinking water VOC monitoring
- Emissions trace gas profiling
- High-sensitivity industrial site analysis
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