Most of us take pure breathing air for granted, but for workers in various industries, it’s a matter of life or death. Firefighters need to know that their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinders are safe and ready for an emergency. Navy diving teams must confirm safe breathing air for each batch of underwater cylinders that are filled. Pharmaceutical manufacturers require high purity air when packaging medication. Airlines must test their medium pressure compressors. Various other … [Read more...]
Uniphos announces new KwikDraw formaldehyde tube
Uniphos Envirotronic Inc. is pleased to announce that we have a new tube available! Our KwikDraw Uniphos detector tube for Formaldehyde-0.1, D7086862 will ensure workers are safe in industries ranging from agriculture to pharmaceuticals. One of the key factors that result in enhanced safety is the more distinct discoloration. Our tubes change from white to a violet-red color, so there is no doubt whether formaldehyde is present in the air. While safety is always top of mind at Uniphos, one of … [Read more...]
New NO2 and NO tubes available from Uniphos
As the only gas detection manufacturer to offer two lines of detector tubes, Uniphos Envirotronic Inc. now has KwikDraw and Uniphos Nitrogen Dioxide and Nitric Oxide tube sets available. “These tubes are the latest additions to our inventory in North America,” said Ed Ligus, Global Product Manager. “We are pleased to be able to offer these important measurement tools to our clients to help enhance their safety procedures in the industry.” Nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide are by-products of … [Read more...]
Uniphos PID Pre-filter Tube for Benzene Specific Measurements
Benzene naturally occurs in crude oil and is used to make plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, dyes, detergents, additives and coatings, and pesticides. It is a widely used aromatic hydrocarbon which constitutes 1-2% of gasoline and other fuels. While benzene is a very useful hydrocarbon that offers diverse applications, it is also a known human carcinogen. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lists the PEL-TWA at 1 ppm, and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial … [Read more...]
Product Bulletin No: 1604
Annoucement This bulletin announces introduction of a new Uniphos Detector tube for Ethanol. Tube Specification: Detector tube: Ethanol Tube Code: SET-5 Product Code: CF000901 Measuring Range: 100 - 5000 ppm at 1 stroke (1 stroke = 100 ml) Colour Change: Yellow to Pale green Sampling Time: 1.5 min per pump stroke (Approximate) Download: SET-5 detector tube data sheet For more information on this bulletin, please contact UNIPHOS. … [Read more...]