Forensics VOC Detector — Volatile Organic Compound Monitor (0-100 ppm, Pump & Probe)
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Forensics VOC Detector — Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Monitor
The Forensics VOC detector measures total volatile organic compounds from 0-100 ppm with a built-in pump and 4 ft probe — the portable gas detector for the VOC hazard a standard 4-gas monitor can’t see. It ships NIST-calibrated for documented accuracy.
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The Forensics VOC Detector is a handheld, NIST-calibrated volatile organic compound monitor (0-100 ppm) with a built-in pump and 4 ft probe for environmental, hazmat and industrial-hygiene VOC surveys.
Key features
- Measures total volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from 0-100 ppm
- Built-in pump and 4 ft probe to sample remotely or survey for VOC sources
- USA NIST-traceable calibration with certificate
- Audible, visual and vibration alarms
- USB-rechargeable for shift-long use
- Fills the VOC gap that a 4-gas (O2/LEL/CO/H2S) monitor cannot cover
- Covers VOCs that 4-gas monitors miss
- Built-in pump + 4ft probe
- NIST-traceable + certificate
- USB-rechargeable
- Triple alarm modes
- VOCs only (not the 4 atmospheric gases)
- Premium price
- Broadband VOC reading (not compound-specific)
- Sensor needs periodic replacement
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gas detected | Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) |
| Range | 0-100 ppm |
| Sampling | Built-in pump + 4 ft probe |
| Alarms | Audible, visual & vibration |
| Calibration | USA NIST-traceable + certificate |
| Power | USB-rechargeable |
| Use | Industrial single-gas detection |
| Weight | 14.4 oz |
Where the Forensics VOC Detector fits
- Environmental remediation & spill response
- Solvent and paint operations
- Hazmat unknown-vapor screening
- Industrial hygiene VOC surveys
- Tank and vessel VOC checks
What the Forensics VOC Detector detects (and what it doesn’t)
This instrument measures total VOCs — not O2, combustible LEL, CO or H2S. Run it alongside a four-gas instrument such as the Forensics 4 Gas Meter when both VOCs and the four atmospheric hazards are in play. It is not a compound-specific analyzer; it reports total organic vapor. For confined-space pre-entry use a Portable Gas Detectors 4-gas unit; for single toxic gases see the Forensics Chlorine Analyzer or Ammonia Detector. Bump-test and recalibrate on schedule.
Cross-shopping? This unit sits in our Portable Gas Detectors hub alongside Amprobe CO2-100, Forensics Ammonia Detector, Forensics Chlorine Analyzer, Forensics SO2 Analyzer. For other gas-detection form factors see Personal & Wearable Gas Detectors, Fixed Gas Detection Systems, Area & Transportable Gas Monitors, or browse the full Gas Detectors range.
Forensics specialty single-gas analyzers compared
| Model | Gas | Range | Sampling | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia (NH3) | NH3 | Handheld | Diffusion | ~$198 |
| Chlorine (Cl2) | Cl2 | 0-50 ppm | Pump + 4ft probe | ~$795 |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | SO2 | 0-20 ppm | Pump + 4ft probe | ~$695 |
| VOC | VOCs | 0-100 ppm | Pump + 4ft probe | ~$895 |
- Choose the VOC Detector when total organic vapor is the hazard a 4-gas monitor misses.
- For single toxic gases, see the Chlorine and SO2 analyzers.
- For the four atmospheric gases, pair with a 4 Gas Meter.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Forensics VOC detector measure?
Total volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from 0-100 ppm. It does not measure O2, LEL, CO or H2S — pair it with a 4 gas meter for those.
Why do I need a VOC detector if I have a 4-gas monitor?
A 4-gas monitor reads O2, combustibles, CO and H2S, but not solvent and organic vapors. VOC work (remediation, spills, hazmat) needs a dedicated VOC instrument.
Does it have a pump?
Yes — a built-in pump and 4 ft probe let you sample remotely and survey for VOC sources rather than relying on diffusion.
Is it compound-specific?
No — it reports total VOC concentration, not which compound. For a single named toxic gas, use a specific analyzer like the chlorine or ammonia model.
Is it NIST calibrated?
Yes — it ships with USA NIST-traceable calibration and a certificate. Bump-test before use and recalibrate on schedule.
How is it powered?
It is USB-rechargeable, sized for shift-long use including pump operation.
Can it be used for confined-space entry?
VOCs are one hazard; entry also needs O2, combustible and toxic testing. Use a Portable Gas Detectors 4-gas instrument for pre-entry and this unit for the VOC component.
What alarms does it have?
Audible, visual and vibration alarms trigger when VOC concentration crosses the set point.
What jobs is it for?
Environmental remediation, spill and hazmat response, solvent/paint operations and industrial-hygiene VOC surveys.
Is it in stock and how does it ship?
Use the Amazon buy button for current availability and delivery timing through our fulfillment partner.
Does the sensor need replacing?
Yes — VOC sensors are consumables; replace per the manufacturer's schedule and verify against a known source to keep readings accurate.
How does it compare to a personal monitor?
This is a survey/sampling instrument; for per-worker exposure use a Personal & Wearable Gas Detectors clip for the relevant gas.
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Last updated: · Sources reviewed: manufacturer product listing & specifications, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, OSHA Annotated PEL tables, ACGIH Threshold Limit Values.
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