Category: Efficiency Tests

Learn more about different efficiency tests and how they apply to specific applications.

EPA releases final risk assessment on Trichloroethylene (TCE)

In 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of 83 chemicals identified for further investigation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Of those chemicals, Trichloroethylene (TCE) received a hazard rating of 3, meaning high level hazard concern for both human health and environmental toxicity. The EPA chose to review TCE because of… Learn More

Hazards of Toluene Vapors

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a new webpage outlining safety precautions of toluene exposure. On this webpage, OSHA provides resources to educate employers and workers about the health hazards associated with toluene and how to prevent them. Toluene Toluene [tol-yoo-een], also known as “Methyl Benzene”, “Phenyl Methane” or “Toluol” is an… Learn More

Sentry Air Systems Case Study: Isopropyl Alcohol Fume Control

Below is an Industrial Hygiene Report conducted by Robert F. Adams from RF Adams & Associates, Inc. This report details test procedures and results of Sentry Air Systems Equipment and Isopropyl Alcohol. Introduction Sentry Air Systems, Inc. manufactures equipment designed to capture organic solvent vapors and/or other air contaminants and, after removal, return the cleaned… Learn More

Sentry Air Systems Case Study: MEK Fume Removal

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Fumes: Methyl Ethyl Ketone, also known as MEK and butanone, is one of the most prevalent ketone compounds and is used in a wide variety of applications. It is primarily produced industrially on a large scale from 2-butanol. MEK is a popular solvent and dissolves many materials. It is frequently used to… Learn More

Sentry Air Systems Case Study: Acetone Fume Removal

Acetone Fumes: Acetone, also known as propanone and dimethyl ketone, is the simplest example of ketone compounds and is also a very important building block in organic chemistry. It is produced and disposed of naturally in the body as a result of normal metabolic processes. The majority of acetone is produced from propylene in a… Learn More

Ductless Fume Hood Case Study: Toluene Vapors

Toluene Fumes: Toluene, also known as methyl benzene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon that occurs naturally at low levels in crude oil and which is also produced as a byproduct in fuel production. Its electrophilic properties make it a useful feedstock in industrial processes such as the production of TNT and polyurethanes. It is also used… Learn More

Ductless Fume Hood Case Study: Xylene Fumes

Xylene Fumes: Xylene is a name given to any one of three aromatic hydrocarbon isomers produced from crude oil. Each of the isomers is similar in its properties. There are many applications in which the use of these xylene isomers is necessary including uses such as a solvent in the leather, rubber, and printing industries…. Learn More