Category: Industry Applications

Learn more about Sentry Air System’s influence in different applications, such as: Welding, Soldering, Laboratories, and much more.

Workplace engineering control for sulphur dioxide, an acid gas

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Sulphur dioxide [also called sulfur dioxide and SO2] is a colorless gas or liquid with a strong odor. It can be produced by the burning of coal, the source of most sulphur dioxide released into the environment.2 Because it can be inhaled in the general environment, much of the research on sulphur dioxide’s effect is… Learn More

Fluorine: Hazardous effects from a single atom

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Fluorine [floo r-een], commonly misspelled as “flourine”, is a poisonous pale yellow odorous element found in the Halogen Group of elements of the periodic table. Fluorine is one of the most reactive elements known; it reacts violently with water yielding flammable O2 and corrosive and toxic hydrofluoric acid. Periodic Table of Elements: Fluorine Hydrofluoric acid… Learn More

Hazards of Toluene Vapors

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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

The Hazards of Spray Paint Fumes

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Everyone knows that the inhalation of spray paint fumes has negative effects on your health, but just how hazardous are they? What is in Spray Paint? Many standard professional-grade spray paints contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids and include a variety of chemicals, some of which… Learn More

Powder Containment Hoods Compatible with Torpac® ProFiller Capsule Filling Systems

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Compounding pharmacists are responsible for procuring and establishing a variety of engineering safety controls and precautionary measures to protect themselves and staff members from the hazards of working with non-sterile compounding ingredients and powders. One major occupational hazard that presents itself during these compounding procedures is the potential for drug inhalation, especially when working with… Learn More

Negative Health Effects of Manganese Fumes, Welding Hazards

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Manganese: Both Healthy & Toxic Manganese, a naturally-occurring element, is an important component for a variety of manufacturing and industrial operations, especially iron and steel production. Considered an essential nutrient for humans, manganese assists in a variety of bodily processes including antioxidant function, metabolism, bone development, and wound healing. [3] Although manganese is an essential nutrient… Learn More

Testimonial: Old Dutchman’s Wrought Iron, Inc.

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Old Dutchman’s Wrought Iron in Getzville, New York, offers a wide range of custom railing systems for both homes and commercial facilities. They use a variety of metals in their work, including stainless steel, and they take pride in their use of both old techniques and new technologies. Stainless steel and hex chrome Hexavalent chromium,… Learn More

Clean Air Gem: Sylla Designs

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Silver – handcrafted and like no other Jewelry designed and hand-crafted by Sylla reflects his deep affiliation with the medium shown here, silver, and the precise manual techniques of his Senegalese jewelry-making family. Bangles, bracelets, more To celebrate Jewel Day 2013, Sentry Air is featuring bracelets designed and crafted by Sylla. Please note that Sylla… Learn More

Clean Air Gem: Nicole Wayne Adornment Design

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Textures, moods, design integrity Jewelry designed and created by Kim Coy transmits her admiration of forms found in nature and their inherent perfection. She figures if she works to nature’s standards, she’ll produce elegant jewelry so well made it will last a lifetime. Career changed, jewelry lovers benefitted In celebration of Jewel Day 2013, Sentry… Learn More