What Does Berylliant do?
Berylliant provides materials, equipment and technology for quantitative determination of beryllium by optical fluorescence in wipes, air sampling media and bulk. The procedures used are approved by NIOSH (adopted by OSHA) and ASTM. Laboratories can be accredited for these procedures by AIHA. Optical fluorescence methods meet or exceed detection limits required for meeting 10CFR850, ACGIH, OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
Beryllium is Easy to Detect Using the BeFinder® Method
BeFinder® is a method for detecting particulates of beryllium and its compounds by optical fluorescence. This methodology does not require expensive set-up and can yield results within an hour. The method entails wiping the surface suspected of having beryllium contamination with a wipe, dissolving the beryllium on the wipe and then testing a small fraction of this solution by fluorescence when combined with a dye. The remaining solution may be used for future reference or for confirmation by an alternative method. The method can also be applied to air samples.
Many premier organizations now use fluorescence for beryllium detection:
Just a Few of the Reasons to Use the BeFinder System
