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(Synonyms: Vinegar Acid, Ethannoic Acid, and
Methanecarboxylic Acid)
Safety
Profile: Moderately toxic by various routes. Severe eye and skin
irritant. Can cause burns, lachrymation, and conjunctivitis.Human
systemic effects by ingestion: changes in the esophagus, ulceration,
bleeding from the small and large intestine and Mucous membrane
irritant.Mutation data reported.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910. 1000- “Air
Contaminants Z-1 Table” 10ppm- 8 hour TWA
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 10ppm- TWA,
15 ppm STEL.
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 10ppm- TWA •
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), “The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4001
Minimum Detectable: 0.1ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 18.0% - STEL +/- 0.1%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
Acetone
(Synonyms:
Dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, pyroacetic ether)
Safety
Profile: Irritant to the eyes and mucous membranes. At very high
concentrations it is a central nervous system depressant. Has been
found to potentiate the toxicity of other solvents.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000- “ Air
Contaminants Z-1 Table” 1000ppm- TWA
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 500ppm-TWA,
750ppm STEL
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 250ppm-TWA
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4000
Minimum Detectable: 0.25ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 11.7% - STEL +/- 12.2%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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Benzene
(Synonyms:
Benzol, cyclohexatriene)
Safety
Profile: Acute exposure can cause central nervous system depression.
Chronic exposure results in depression of hematopoietic system and is
associated with the incidence of leukemia and myeloma. Aplastic anemia,
thrombocythemia, bone-marrow hyperplasia and lymphoid tumors are also
associated with chronic exposure.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000- “ Air
Contaminants Z-1 Table” 1ppm-TWA, 5.0ppm Ceiling
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 0.5ppm-TWA,
2.5ppm-STEL
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),0.1ppm-TWA
1ppm-STEL
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO),”The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4030
Minimum Detectable: 0.01ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 16%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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Butyl Acetate
(Synonyms: Butyl
ethanoate, butyl ester)
Safety Profile: Irritation of mucous membranes and the eyes.
At high concentrations causes narcosis. Severe nose and throat
irritation.
Testing Requirements:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "Right
to Know Law."
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR
1910. 1000- "Air Contaminants Z-1 Table" 150ppm-TWA
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH), 150 ppm- TWA, 200ppm-STEL
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 200 ppm-TWA, 150ppm - STEL
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO), "The Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines
Badge Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4048 Minimum
Detectable: 1.0
ppm for 8 hours
Shelf Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 8.4% STEL +/- 9.8%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA or 15 STEL
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Chloroform
(Synonyms:
Trichloromethane)
Safety Profile: A central nervous system depressant and
hepatotoxin. Renal and cardiac damage also may occur. Symptoms include
progressive weakness, prolonged vomiting, delirium, coma, and death.
Increased serum bilirubin, ketosis, lowered blood prothrombin, and
fibrinogen are reported.
Testing Requirements:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "Right
to Know Law"
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR
1910. 1000- "Air Contaminants Z-1 Table" 50 ppm-Ceiling
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH), 10 ppm- TWA
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 2 ppm- STEL
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO), "The Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
Badge Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4078
Minimum Detectable: 0.2
ppm for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 11% - STEL +/- 16%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA or 15 STEL
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Cidex OPA
(Synonyms:
Cidex OPA)
Safety
Profile: Poison by ingestion, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes.
Moderately toxic by inhalation, skin contact,
and subcutaneous routes. Experimental tertogenic and reproductive
effects. Mutation data reported. A severe eye and
human skin irritant. When heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke
and irritating fumes.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “General Duty Clause.”
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), "The
Environment of Care
Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
- Glutaraldehyde
standards applied:
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), "Intelligence
Bulletin 55", 0.2ppm Ceiling.
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 0.05ppm-
Ceiling Limit.
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4804 Minimum Detectable:
0.002ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 6
months
Accuracy: STEL
+/- 13.3%
Refrigeration:
Yes
Confidence: 95%
Exposure
Length: 15 min. STEL or 8 hour TWA
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Cyclohexane
(Synonyms:
Hexahydrobenzene, benzene hexahydride, hexamethylene)
Safety Profile: Irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes.
Causes narcosis at high concentrations. May cause dizziness, nausea,
and unconciousness. Defats the skin on repeated contact.
Testing Requirements:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "Right
to Know Law"
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR
1910. 1000- "Air Contaminants Z-1 Table" 300ppm-TWA
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH), 100 ppm- TWA
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 300 ppm-TWA
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO), "The Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
Badge Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4090
Minimum Detectable: 0.1
ppm for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
year Accuracy: TWA +/- 8.4% STEL +/- 9.8%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA
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Ethyl Acetate
(Synonyms: Acetic ether,
ethyl ester, ethyl ethanoate)
Safety Profile: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Produces
narcosis at very high concentrations. Nose and throat irritation.
Inflammation of the mucous membranes and in eczematous eruptions.
Testing Requirements:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "Right
to Know Law"
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR
1910. 1000- "Air Contaminants Z-1 Table" 400ppm-TWA
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH), 400 ppm- TWA
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 400 ppm-TWA
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO), "The Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
Badge Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4128
Minimum Detectable: 0.2
ppm for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 12.2%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA
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Ethyl Alcohol
(Synonyms:
Ethanol, algrain, anhydrol, ethyl hydrate, ethyl hydroxide)
Safety
Profile: Chronic exposure to vapor may result in irritation of eyes and
mucous membranes, headache, and symptoms of central nervous system
depression. Chronic pulmonary edema or congestion may result. Some
fetotoxicity has been observed, as well as, liver tumors and
degeneration.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000- “ Air
Contaminants Z-1 Table” 1000ppm- TLV-TWA
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH),
1000ppm-TLV-TWA
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1000ppm-TLV-TWA
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO),” The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines
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Specifications:
Sensors
Item #
4132
Minimum Detectable: 0.01ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/- 13.1%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA only
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Ethylene Oxide
(Synonyms:
12/88, 100% ET0, Amprolene, Nproline, Dihydroaxirene, Dimethylene
oxide, Epoxyethane, Ethene Oxide, Oxacyclopropane, Oxane, Oxidoethane,
Oxidoethane, Oxirane, Oxyfume, T-Gas)
Safety
Profile: Confirmed human carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic,
tumorigenic and neoplastigenic date. Poison by ingestion,
intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intravenous, and possibly other routes.
Moderately toxic by inhalation. Human systemic effects by inhalation:
convulsions, nausea, vomiting, olfactory and pulmonary changes.
Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Mutation data
reported. A skin and eye irritant. An irritant to mucous membranes of
respiratory tract. High concentrations can cause pulmonary edema.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1047-“Exposure to
Ethylene Oxide”, 1.00 – 8 hour TWA, 5.00ppm – 15 minute STEL, and 0.50
ppm Action Level
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 1.0ppm- 8
hour TWA.
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 0.1ppm – 8 hour
TWA, 5.0 ppm Ceiling
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), “The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines
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Specifications:
Sensors
Item #
4150
Minimum Detectable: variable
for 8 hour
Shelf Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/- 8.8% - STEL 10.9%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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Formaldehyde
(Synonyms:
Formalin 40, Formalith, Formic Aldehyde, Formol, Fyde, HOCH, Ivalon,
Karsan, Lysoform, Methanal, Methylaldehyde Methylene Glycol, Formalin,
Methylene Oxide, Morbocid, Oxymethene, Paraform, Polyoxmethylene
Gylcols, Superlysoform)
Safety
Profile: Confirmed human carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic,
tumorigenic and teratogenic data. Human poison by ingestion.
Experimental poison by ingestion, skin contact, inhalation,
intravenous, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes. Human systemic
effects by inhalation: lacrimation, olfactory changes, aggression, and
pulmonary changes. Experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation
data reported. Most common cause of occupational skin disease. An air
concentration of 10ppm is quickly irritating to eyes. Between 10 ppm to
20 ppm it becomes difficult to take a normal breath. Repeated exposure
to 2 ppm to 3 ppm may allow some tolerance to occur.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1048“Exposure to
Formaldehyde”, 0.75PPM – 8 hour TWA, 2.00ppm – 15 minute STEL, and 0.50
ppm Action Level
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to
Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories”
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 0.3ppm-
Ceiling.
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 0.16ppm – 8 hour
TWA, 0.1ppm STEL/Ceiling, “Lowest Feasible Limit”
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), “The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines
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Specifications:
Sensors
Item #
4180
Minimum Detectable: 0.004ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/- 18.2% STEL +/- 13.3%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
[|] OSHA Regulations
[|] OSHA 1910.1048 App B
[|] Chemical Data Sheet [|]
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Glutaraldehyde
(Synonyms:
Cidex, Procide, Sonacide, Wavacide, Omnicide, Glut, Glutaral)
Safety
Profile: Poison by ingestion, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes.
Moderately toxic by inhalation, skin contact, and subcutaneous routes.
Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Mutation data
reported. A severe eye and human skin irritant. When heated to
decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Testing
Requirements:
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 0.05ppm-
Ceiling Limit.
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) “General Duty Clause”
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), “Intelligence
Bulletin 55”, 0.2ppm Ceiling.
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), “The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4230 Minimum Detectable: 0.005ppm (STEL)
Shelf Life: 6
months Accuracy: +/- 13.3%
Refrigeration:
Yes Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 15 min. STEL only
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Halogenated Agents
Agents
and Synonyms: Enflurane (Ethrane), Isoflurane (Forane), Desflurane
(Suprane)
Halothane (Fluothane), and Sevoflurane (Ultane)
Safety
Profile: Exposure to Enflurane, Isoflurane and Desflurane can cause
irritation of the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat. Overexposure can cause
headaches, drowsiness, unconsciousness and death. Contact may irritate
the skin, cause itching or scratching, drying or cracking. Enflurane
and Isoflurane are potent respiratory depressants and can impair
cardiac performance. Oral ingestion or inhalation of Halothane can
cause systematic toxicity. Clinical signs include excitement initially
followed later by unconsciousness and death from respiratory paralysis.
Renal, cardiac and hepatoxicity have been reported.
Testing
Requirements:
| Agent |
Time
Weighted Average |
Required
by |
| Isoflurane (Forane) CAS: 26085-46-7 |
2.0ppm** |
NIOSH |
| Desflurane (Suprane) CAS: 57041-67-5 |
0.75ppm
2.0ppm** |
ACGIH
NIOSH |
| Halothane (Fluothane) CAS: 151-67-7 |
50ppm
2.0ppm** |
ACGIH
NIOSH
|
| Enflurane (Ethrane) CAS: 13838-16-9 |
75ppm
2.0ppm** |
ACGIH
NIOSH
|
| Sevoflurane (Ultane) CAS: 28523-86-6 |
50ppm
2.0ppm** |
ACGIH
NIOSH
|
| |
** When used
without Nitrous Oxide
|
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), “The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4250
Minimum Detectable: Ethrane- 0.01ppm, Forane- 0.004ppm, Halothane- 0.004ppm, Sevoflurane- 0.02ppm, Suprane- 0.008ppm
Shelf
Life: 1 year
Accuracy: +/- 8.4%
TWA
Refrigeration: No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or STEL
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Hydrogen Peroxide
(Synonyms:
None)
Safety
Profile: Irritant to eyes, mucous membranes, and skin. Severe
systematic poisoning may cause headache, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea,
tremors, numbness, convulsions, pulmonary edema, unconscious and shock.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "Right to Know Law"
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000- "Air
Contaminants Z-1 Table" 1.0ppm- TWA
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 1.0ppm - TWA
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1.0ppm - TWA
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations (JCAHO), "The
Environment Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4803
Minimum Detectable: 0.02ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/-19.0%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA only
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Isopropyl Alcohol
(Synonyms:
Synonyms: Isopropanol, 2-Propanol, Diamethylcarbinol)
Safety
Profile: Moderately toxic to humans by unspecified route. Moderately
toxic experimentally by intravenous and intraperitoneal routes. Mildly
toxic by skin contact. Human systemic effects by ingestion or
inhalation: flushing. pulse rate decrease, blood pressure lowering,
anesthesia, narcosis, headache, dizziness, mental depression,
hallucinations, distorted perceptions, dyspnea, respiratory depression,
nausea or vomiting, coma. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive
effects. Mutation data reported. An eye and skin irritant. Questionable
carcinogen.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "Right to Know Law. "
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000 -
"Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories. " 400ppm
- 8 hour TWA
- National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH), 400ppm - TWA, and 800ppm - Ceiling limit
for 15 minute STEL
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 400ppm - 8
hour TWA, and 500ppm -15 minute STEL
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), "The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4280 Minimum
Detectable: 0.003ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/- 8.4% STEL +/- 9.8%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA or 15 Min. STEL
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Methyl Alcohol
(Synonyms:
Methanol, wood spirit, carbinol, wood alcohol, wood naptha, methylol)
Safety
Profile: Optic neuropathy, metabolic acidosis, and respiratory
depression can result. Will cause lesions of the cornea dermatitis,
erythema, and scaling. Gastrointestinal disturbances may cause
convulsions. Specific developmental abnormalities in central nervous
system and musculoskeletal system.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000-“ Air
Contaminants Z-1 Table” 200ppm-TWA, 250ppm-STEL
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 200ppm-TWA,
250ppm-STEL
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 200ppm-TWA,
250ppm-STEL
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO),”The
Environment of Care Standards and scoring Guidelines”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4416
Minimum Detectable: 0.001ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/- 11.7% STEL +/- 12.2%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone
(Synonyms:
2-Butanone, ethyl methyl ketone, methyl acetone, MEK)
Safety
Profile: Irritant to the eyes, mucous membranes, and skin. Can result
in narcosis and bronchopneumonia. Incidence of minor skeletal variation
and delay in ossification of fetal bones. May potentate substances
known to cause neuropathy.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Air Contaminants Z-1 Table”
200ppm- TWA
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 200ppm- TWA,
300ppm- STEL
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 200ppm- TWA,
300ppm- STEL
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), “ The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4420 Minimum
Detectable: 0.2ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/- 11.7% STEL +/- 12.2%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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Methyl Methacrylate
(Synonyms: Diakon,Methyl-2-Methl-2-Propenoate, 2-Methyl-2-Propenoic
Acid, and Methyl Ester)
Safety
Profile: Moderately toxic by inhalation and intraperitoneal routes.
Mildly toxic by ingestion. Human systemic effects by inhalation: sleep
effects, excitement, anorexia, and blood pressure decrease.
Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Mutation data
reported. A skin and eye irritant. Questionable carcinogen with
experimental tumorigenic data. A common air contaminant.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000-“ Limits for
Air Contaminants” 100ppm 8 hour TWA
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 100ppm-8 hour
TWA
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), “The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4430
Minimum Detectable: 0.2ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 18.2%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA
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Methylene Chloride
(Synonyms:
DCM, Dichloromethane, Freone 30, Methane Dichloride, Methylene
Bichloride, Methylene Dichloride)
Safety
Profile: Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic and
tumorigenic data. Poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by
ingestion, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. Mildly toxic by
inhalation. Human systemic effects by ingestion and inhalation:
parathesia, somnolence, altered sleep time, convulsions, euphoria, and
change in cardiac rate. An experimental teratogen. Experimental
reproductive effects. An eye and severe skin irritant. Human mutation
data reported. It is flammable in the range of 12-19% in air but
ignition is difficult.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR
1910.1052,1915.1052,1926.1152-“ Methylene Chloride Final Rule,” 25ppm-8
hour TWA, 125ppm-15 Minutes STEL, and 12.5ppm-Action Level
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 50ppm-8 hour
TWA
- National Institute for Occupational Safety
Health (NIOSH), 25ppm -
8 hour TWA, 125ppm-15 Minutes STEL,
- Lowest
Feasible Limit”
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), “The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4801
Minimum Detectable: 0.1ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/- 18%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA or STEL
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Nitrous Oxide
(Synonyms:
N2O, Nitrous)
Safety
Profile: Current scientific evidence suggests that chronic exposure to
low concentrations of anesthetic agents increase the risk of
spontaneous abortion in female workers and congenial abnormalities in
offspring of female workers and wives of male workers. Risks of hepatic
and renal diseases are also increased among exposed personnel.
Physiological functions may be impaired. A few studies suggest an
increased risk of cancer. Effects on the central nervous system due to
acute exposure of anesthetic gases have been associated with headaches,
nausea, fatigue, and irritability.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "General Duty Clause".
- National
Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH), Alert dated April
1994, 25ppm – TWA
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). 50ppm - TWA
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), "The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4450
Minimum Detectable: variable
Shelf Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/- 17%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA only
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Perchloroethylene
(Synonyms:
Tetrachloroethylene, Perc)
Safety
Profile: Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic,
neoplastigenic, and teratogenic data. Experimental poison by
intravenous route. Moderately toxic to humans by inhalation, with the
following effects: local anesthetic, conjunctiva irritation, general
anesthesia, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, coma and pulmonary
changes. Moderately experimentally toxic by ingestion, inhalation,
intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes. An experimental teratogen.
Experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. An eye
and severe skin irritant. The liquid can cause injuries to the eyes;
however, with proper precautions it can be handles safely. The symptoms
of acute intoxication from this material are the result of its effects
upon the nervous system. Can cause dermatitis, particularly after
repeated or prolonged contact with the skin. Irritates gastrointestinal
tract upon ingestion.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR
1910.1000-“ Limits for Air Contaminants”, Z-2 Table” 100ppm- 8 hour TWA
and 200ppm-Acceptable Ceiling Concentration
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH),” 1998 TLVS
and BEIS” 25ppm- 8 hour TWA and 100ppm- 15 min. STEL
- Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS), “ 1990 Toxicological Profile for
Tetrachloroethylene”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4530
Minimum Detectable: 0.039ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 18
Months Accuracy: TWA +/- 7.4% STEL +/- 12.3%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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Phenol
(Synonyms:
Benzenol ,Phenol Alcohol, Hydroxybenzene, Phenyl Hydroxide)
Safety
Profile: Experimental poison by ingestion, subcutaneous, intravenous,
parenteral, and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by skin
contact. Questionable carinogen with experimental carcinogenic and
neoplastigenic data. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects.
Mutation data reported. A severe eye and human skin irritant. When
heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000 "Table Z-1", 5.0ppm-8
hour TWA
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 5.0ppm-8 hour
TWA
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO),” The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines”
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4560 Minimum
Detectable: 0.1ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 12.2%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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Toluene
(Synonyms:
Methyl Benzene, Methacide, Toluol)
Safety
Profile: Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by
intravenous, subcutaneous, and possibly other routes. Mildly toxic by
inhalation. Human systemic effects by inhalation. CNS recording
changes, hallucinations or distorted perceptions, motor activity
changes, antipsychotic, psychophysical test changes and bone marrow
changes. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Mutation
data reported. A human eye irritant An experimental skin and severe eye
irritant At 200-500ppm, headache, nausea, eye irritation, loss of
appetite, a bad taste, lassitude, impaimlent of coordination and
reaction time are reported, but are not usually accompanied by any
laboratory or physical finds of significance. With higher
concentrations, the above complaints are increased and in addition,
anemia, leukopenia and enlarged liver may be found in rare cases. A
common air contaminant.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-2 -
"Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals" 200ppm - 8 hour TWA,
500ppm - 10 minute (8 hour TWA) Maximum Peak Above Ceiling, and 300ppm
- Acceptable Ceiling Concentration
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), "Pocket Guide to
Chemical Hazards", 100ppm - 8 hour TWA and 150ppm -15 minute STEL
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 20ppm - 8
hour TWA
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), "The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4650
Minimum Detectable: 0.16ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year
Accuracy: TWA +/8.4%STEL +/-9.8%
Refrigeration:
No
Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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Trichloroethylene
(Synonyms: TCE, acetylene
trichloride,, ethylene trichloride)
Safety Profile: Primarily a central nervous depressant.
Ventricular arrhythmias and death from cardiac arrest have occurred.
Dizziness, light-headedness, lethargy, and impairment of visual motor
response.
Testing Requirements:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "Right
to Know Law."
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR
1910. 1000- "Air Contaminants Z-2 Table" 100ppm-TWA, 200ppm-Ceiling
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH), 10ppm - TWA, 25ppm STEL
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 25 ppm-TWA
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO), "The Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
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Sensors Item
#4670 Minimum
Detectable: 1.0
ppm for 8 hours
Shelf Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA +/- 8.4% STEL +/- 9.8%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Duration: 8 hr. TWA or 15-minute STEL
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Xylene
(Synonyms:
Xylol, Dimethylbenzene, Xylenen, Methyl Toluene, Xylole)
Safety
Profile: Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal and subcutaneous route.
Mildly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Human systemic effects by
inhalation: olfactory changes, conjunctiva irritation and pulmonary
changes. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Mutation
data reported. A human eye irritant. An experimental skin and severe
eye irritant. Some temporary corneal effects are noted, as well as some
conjunctival irritation by instillation (adding drops to the eye one at
a time). Irritation can start at 200ppm. A very dangerous fire hazard
when exposed to heat or flame.
Testing
Requirements:
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1000 -"Air
Contaminants Z-1 Table" 100ppm - 8 hour TWA
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Right to Know Law.”
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), "Pocket Guide to
Chemical Hazards", 100ppm - 8 hour TWA and 150ppm - 15 minute STEL.
- American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 100ppm - 8
hour TWA and 150ppm - 15 minute STEL
- Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), "The
Environment of Care Standards and Scoring Guidelines"
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Specifications:
Sensors Item #
4780
Minimum Detectable: 0.039ppm
for 8 hours
Shelf
Life: 1
Year Accuracy: TWA+/-9.9% STEL+/-13.7%
Refrigeration:
No Confidence: 95%
Exposure Length: 8 hr. TWA or 15 min. STEL
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