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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
Category: Industry Applications
Learn more about Sentry Air System’s influence in different applications, such as: Welding, Soldering, Laboratories, and much 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
Testimonial: $300 Data Recovery uses portable clean room for precise diagnosis
One of our sales team members happened to see a Yelp page for a data recovery company and — Boom! — there it was, a photo of a Sentry Air 18” Clean Room Mini. Who is this company with the intriguing name? (Not to mention the even more intriguing business model.) About $300 Data Recovery… 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
Comparing Solder Fume Extractors: It’s all about the filter
Whether you suffer from headaches after soldering or are trying to comply with OSHA regulations, certain considerations should be made before purchasing a solder fume extractor. There is a wide range of solder fume extractors on the market priced from $45 to several hundred dollars. Before you are tempted by the price tag, consider why… Learn More
Nobody wants to talk about it: a brief chronicle of feces fumes in labs
Every day fecal matter goes under the microscope. There, lab technicians examine it for evidence of disease and parasites. Relatively recently, fecal matter transplants and pills have made medical news. Despite our squeamish reactions to this topic, fecal matter deserves respect – after all, it can force an airliner to go off course. Why do… Learn More
Reducing hexavalent chromium exposure with cleanable filter media
Sentry Air Systems is excited to publish our Industrial Hygiene Report on the Control of Welding Fume Particulates using Cleanable Filter Media as it relates to Hexavalent Chromium. Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is highly regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) due to the fact that Cr(VI) fume is a known human carcinogen. Cr(VI)… Learn More
Digital dentistry: Are you properly filtering those 3D printer fumes?
As the price tag decreases and the precision and accuracy increases, the incorporation of 3D printers in dental and orthodontic practices are becoming more prevalent. For decades, dental professionals have been trained on the art of making molds, splints, partials, surgical drill patterns and a variety of other oral apparatuses. The easiest way to describe… Learn More