Industrial Hygiene News - January/February, 2011

January/February 2011

Hydride Exotic Gas Sensors

The Sensoric family of hydride exotic gas sensors has been enhanced and extended. The new sensors use a unique ionic liquid electrolyte. Arsine and silane sensors are available, as well as three new sensors, characterized to detect phosphine, diborane and hydrogen selenide. The ionic liquid combination has excellent thermal stability with no measurable vapor pressure,

— City Technology, 866/414-2489, www.citytech.com

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Gas Leak Detector This portable gas leak detector was designed to enable the user to pin-point the location of a gas leak around gas storage areas, process equipment, piping runs, or in confined spaces prior to entry. This hand held unit contains an internal sample pump and an extension wand that draws the sample into any one of up to 33 different type smart gas sensors. Gas sensors are easily changed without the need of tools and can be stored in the included sensor keeper. — Analytical Technology Inc., 800/959-0299, www.analyticaltechnology.com

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ISSUE FEATURES Gas Detection Hearing Protection Laboratory Safety Emergency Response Confined Space Respirator Fit Testing

If your mask requires fit testing, count on the PortaCount Pro+ to provide an OSHA-accepted fit test method. No other fit tester can quantitatively fit test all respirator types – gas masks, SCBAs, respirators, and N95 disposable masks. If you need a PortaCount to help cover annual testing or emergency needs demands, or your budget doesn’t allow you to own one, RAECO offers the respirator fit test systems for rent on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

— RAECO Rents, 866/736-8347, www.raeco.com

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Noise Suppression with Speech Enhancement

Sensear’s devices are powered by SENS™ (Speech Enhancement, Noise Suppression) technology that simultaneously isolates and enhances speech while suppressing background noise. These devices enable users to communicate face-to-face, short range (50 meters) and via two-way radio, Bluetooth cell phone, and DECT systems. Recently launched is the Intrinsically Safe (IS) Smart Muff that enhances speech while suppressing damaging noise in hazardous environments. — Sensear, 888/973-6732, www.sensear.com Circle 4 on Card

Leak Detection Fluid Sherlock® 5-sec leak detector is used on gas connections, air lines, tanks, cylinders, refrigeration condensers, evaporator and other equipment that can be leak-tested for air or gas. The leak detection fluid pinpoints large and small leaks at temperatures as low as -65°F more effectively than soap solutions. Available in pint-size dispenser with brush, 8 oz unbreakable plastic container with dauber, plastic squeeze bottle, 1-gallon container, 5-gallon pail and 55-gallon drum.

— Winton Products Co. Inc, 704/ 399-5151www.wintonproducts.com

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Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensor The Model 5100-04-IT Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensor Module utilizes smart sensor technology. This network-enabled gas detector includes extended calibration frequencies only requiring calibration every 6 months and non-intrusive, one-person calibration. It is SIL- 2 Certified and has cast aluminum or 318 Stainless Steel enclosures for Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D area. — Sierra Monitor Corporation, 800/727-4377, www.sierramonitor.com

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Low Flow Fume Hood

The LE Low Flow Constant Volume Fume Hood is offered in 3', 4', 5', 6', and 8' widths. The LE fume hood incorporates a UniFlow superstructure, with a unitized composite construction for chemical resistance and strength. The VaraFlow baffle system directs the air through the fume chamber and through the exhaust outlet with minimum turbulence and maximum airflow efficiency.