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If you were exposed to formaldehyde fumes in your workplace, your employer would be required to explain the risks to you and provide appropriate safety equipment. Why? What is Formaldehyde? Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound (VOC). VOCs are chemicals that, due to their inherent qualities, vaporize readily at normal room temperatures. Formaldehyde, an industrial… Learn More
Category: Chemicals & Solvents
Content centered around Chemical and Solvent applications and what Sentry Air offers to mitigate common fume, particulate, and spills found in these applications.
Respiratory protection from Schaudinn Fixative vapor
Schaudinn’s Fixative is a mercuric chloride-based fluid that is used to preserve the integrity of sample specimens in preparation for analysis. Once specimen fixation occurs, a stain is usually applied to the samples to help in the identification of specific microscopic organisms. While not a complete list, the fields of Parasitology, Cytology and Fecal Sampling… Learn More
Brewery Labs: Laminar flow hoods aid in aseptic processing of yeast cultures
In an earlier blog post we discussed the use of ductless air cleaners equipped with a specialty-blended carbon filter (50/50 acid gas and activated carbon) for the control of chemical fume during beer bitterness sample testing. While it is important to analyze various quality components of beer in its drinkable state, it is equally if… Learn More
Chemical air filtration system aids in reducing exposure to methylene chloride vapor
Earlier this month, a New Jersey cabinet manufacturer was cited by OSHA for 15 safety and health violations; seven were serious violations for exposing employees to unsafe levels of methylene chloride vapor. In their report, OSHA proposed a penalty of $32,340 for just those seven serious violations – ouch! A serious violation occurs when there… Learn More
Chloroform vapor control with carbon filtration
Chloroform is a by-product formed when chlorine disinfects water but also has many industrial uses (Delaware). French chemist, Jean-Baptiste Dumas, formally named and characterized chloroform in 1834. Since then, the chemical has been used for a variety of applications, including: • Solvent in the laboratory and pharmaceutical industries • Production of dyes • Bonding agent… Learn More
Controlling fumes generated during EEG electrode application and removal
Electroencephalography ― more commonly known as EEG ― is the process of detecting and recording electrical activity in the brain by applying electrodes along the scalp. Mayo Clinic explains that our brain cells communicate via electrical impulses and are active all the time, even when we are sleeping. This activity shows up as wavy lines… Learn More
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
Acid gas and chemical fume control during beer bitterness testing
Home brewers, microbreweries and large-scale production plants often perform quality assurance tests throughout the brewing process to ensure a consistent, exceptional product. One of the tests in particular determines a beer’s bitterness ratio. Various measurement techniques can be performed to acquire this rating. The American Society of Brewing Chemists’ (ASBC) Method of Analysis Beer –… Learn More
Controlling Harmful Fumes during Shoe Repair and Leather Refinishing
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012 there were approximately 5,750 people employed in the Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers industry. During a typical day, these workers are exposed to a host of chemical vapors and particulate generated during the repair and refinishing process. Whether it is the rubber cement and… Learn More
Controlling Hazardous Fumes during the Electroplating Process
Electroplating is a metal finishing process in which an object is covered with a metal coating. This process changes the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the work piece and helps protect the object from abrasion or corrosion. Additional benefits may include lubricity, wear resistance, solderability, added material thickness and various aesthetic qualities. Many types… Learn More