Acetic Acid
(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”

Badge 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”

Badge 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”

Badge 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.

Badge 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

Badge 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

Badge 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

Badge 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

Badge 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"

Badge 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"

Badge 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"

Badge 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”

Badge 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”

Badge 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”

Badge 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”

Badge 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"

Badge 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”

Badge 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”

Badge 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"

Badge 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"

Badge Specifications:

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"

Badge 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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