The topic of measuring airborne isocyanates is complicated. Finding the most appropriate sampling strategy
and method to use to assess the air concentration of a particular isocyanate product can be daunting. The
guidelines in this Technical Report are intended to provide industrial hygienists, employers and workers with a
broad overview of isocyanates, their uses in industry, methods of measurement and guidance on choosing the
appropriate sampling strategy. While not all issues can be addressed here in detail, this Technical Report
discusses areas of concern to alert the industrial hygienist, employer and worker involved with the use of
isocyanates to the importance of sampling and the key issues involved in choosing a sampling strategy for
their workplace, and directs them to seek further information on the topic(s) of concern.
ISO/TR 17737:2007 history
2012ISO/TR 17737:2012 Workplace atmospheres - Guidelines for selecting analytical methods for sampling and analysing isocyanates in air
2007ISO/TR 17737:2007 Workplace air - Guidelines for selecting analytical methods for sampling and analysing isocyanates in air