BIMdepot | Operational Indoor Air Comprehensive Sampling Kit – Plus Lab Analysis

This sampling kit is used for structured detection of key indoor pollutant groups and forms the basis for comprehensive laboratory analysis of indoor air quality in residential, office, and work environments without a known single source.

The product includes sampling technology and laboratory analysis only. On-site sampling, coordination, assessment, or report preparation is not part of the scope of delivery.

Analytical parameters

• Formaldehyde from wood-based materials and furniture
• Wood preservatives (e.g. PCP, Lindane, DDT, PCB, Chlorthalonil, Endosulfans)
• Moulds and yeasts (including non-visible contamination)
• VOC & solvents (e.g. benzene, toluene, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones)
• Plasticisers (e.g. DEP, DIBP, DBP, BBP, DEHP)
• Asbestos fibres (optional fibre analysis using specialised methods)

Sampling principle

Air samples are collected using a leased electronic sampling pump onto adsorption tubes. Sampling is standardised and designed for rooms up to approx. 100 m². Additionally, mould detection is carried out using sedimentation methods including an outdoor air reference sample.

Laboratory analysis

• Gas chromatographic VOC analysis according to VDI-oriented procedures
• Scanning electron microscopy fibre analysis (e.g. SEM/EDX in case of asbestos suspicion)
• Microbiological testing (moulds & yeasts)
• Comparison with guideline and assessment values

Evaluation (separately defined service scope)

• Laboratory report with structured measurement data - included
• Technical evaluation of results - optional
• Optional cause and mitigation interpretation by specialist bodies - optional

Scope of delivery

General:

• Laboratory analysis of all commissioned parameters
• Standardised result documentation

Indoor air adsorption sampling:

• Complete sampling kit incl. leased sampling pump
• Special adsorption tubes for VOC, PAHs, formaldehyde, solvents

Mould detection (indoor air)

• Culture media in dishes for two rooms
• Culture media for outdoor air reference sample

Asbestos and mineral fibre detection

• Surface imprint sample on a specialised sampling carrier

Note

• Leased sampling pump is included in delivery
• Overdue return may incur additional charges
• Results are for technical assessment only and do not replace medical diagnosis

BIMdepot™ process logic

For structured project workflows, the involvement of a BIM Facility Manager or a VDI Hygiene Inspector as a qualified indoor air specialist is recommended. Laboratory analyses are performed independently by specialised analysis partners.