productCO alarm test kit
An expert in carbon monoxide is welcoming the Government response to the dangers of not having a fully working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm.
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productDetects VOCs
Crowcon’s new Gas-Pro PID portable gas detector, part of the popular Gas-Pro range, detects a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many industrial applications.
productBreathing gas warning
Dr Andrew Hobson from Quantitech, the specialist analytical instrument company, is urging users of breathing gas to check that their supplies are tested for all potential contaminants, and not just the most common compounds.
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productFree webinar is a breath of fresh air
Diversified technology company 3M is opening this year’s series of its popular ‘Safety Spotlight’ webinars with a brand new topic; ‘The 3M Paths to Respiratory Protection’.
productDetects refrigerant gases
Effective monitoring and detection of Fluorinated (Freon) gases, which include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), is essential because not only are F-gases harmful to the environment, they are also extremely toxic and represent a significant health risk if inhaled.
productHigh level clean team
A high profile packaging manufacturer required a high level clean to its 60,000 Sq. Ft warehouse and manufacturing areas to remove dust and particulate matter contamination created by the use of large amounts of cardboard and paper.
productAir quality monitors added
In line with its strategy of continual investment in the latest instrumentation, Ashtead Technology has added TSI’s leading portable air quality monitors to its rental fleet.
productFor cleaner & quicker work
Bosch has launched dust extraction systems for drilling and chiseling tools.
productThe importance of detecting Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are characterised by their tendency to evaporate easily at room temperature. Familiar substances containing VOCs include solvents and paints, as well as the vapours associated with fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, heating oil, kerosene and jet fuel; also many specific toxic substances, like benzene, butadiene, hexane, toluene, xylene, and many others.
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