Reducing occupational exposure to polyurethane foam dust

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Polyurethane foam (PU) is found in many consumer and industrial products on the market today. From furniture and bedding to packaging and automotive liners, PU is known for its durability, comfort and support.5 According to the Polyurethane Foam Association, approximately 1.7 billion pounds of foam are produced and used each year in the U.S. While… Learn More

Portable hood offers ISO Class 5 environment at a fraction of the cost

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Many applications across several industries require the use of a clean room. Simply put, a clean room is a controlled environment with a low level of air pollutants like dust, vapors, aerosols and biological microbes. These environments vary in levels of sterility based on the application being performed. The more delicate the application, the more… Learn More

Chloroform vapor control with carbon filtration

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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

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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

When humanitarianism begets sales

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From a young age, Omar Ilsever had an innate desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives. His search for an effectual career led him to Bryan Rossnagel’s office nearly nine years ago. “This was not a regular job.” At the time, Mr. Rossnagel, President of Sentry Air Systems, was looking for someone eager… Learn More

EPA releases final risk assessment on Trichloroethylene (TCE)

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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

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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