MSA Portable Instrument Selection Guide by Mallory Safety & Supply

Portable Instrument Selection Guide

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Purpose of Guide

Finding the right instrument for your needs doesn't have to be difficult if your first decision is to choose MSA, as this selection guide will simplify your gas detection decision-making process. With MSA, you also have access to a dedicated, highly-trained staff of portable detector selection experts. We encourage you to use these resources. For additional information, simply call MSA Customer Service at 1-800-MSA-2222 (for International Customer Service call 1-412-967-3354). In addition to technical expertise, they can also provide you with comprehensive product bulletins or contact information for your local MSA distributor.

This guide will quickly and easily help you identify portable gas detection solutions for your specific needs. To assist in this process, this guide identifies some atmospheric hazards that are commonly found within many industries.

The information in this guide is not intended to be all-inclusive in scope or content and is not to be used as a substitute for a comprehensive hazards assessment. Contact MSA for more detailed information. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

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Portable Instrument Selection Quick Guide Start Do you need instruments for industrial detection or homeland security detection?

Homeland security detection (CBRN) see p. 10

Industrial detection

Is your equipment used for personal or for plant protection?

Consult MSA Permanent Instruments

Plant

Personal

Single

Do you need to monitor for one gas or multiple gases?

Multi

Do you need an internal pump?

Warning alarms only, disposable

MSA Sirius® PID

“Exotic” gases

MSA ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

IR sensor

MSA ALTAIR 5X IR Multigas Detector

Yes

Concentration display, maintainable

Indication only

VOC hazards

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

MSA Detector Tubes

Use MSA’s Universal Pump for your MSA diﬀusion instruments

MSA ALTAIR Pro SingleGas Detector

MSA ALTAIR® SingleGas Detector

MSA ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

CONTENTS Hazard Detection

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VOC Detection......................................................5 Approvals..............................................................5

Product Section

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Multigas Instruments ..........................................6 Single-Gas Instruments.......................................8 Calibration ............................................................9 CBRN Detection .................................................10 Detector Tubes...................................................12

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Reference

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Gases/Hazards & Industries..............................13 Instruments & Industries Tables ................14–19 Terms & Abbreviations......................................20

1 10

1 3

Combustible Gases

Sensor Options

6 14

4 6

High-Range Methane Detection Oxygen

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

Number of Sensors Available

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

Number of Gases Detected

Multigas

Detector Tubes*

Features

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

Portable Gas Detection Instruments

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detector

Single-Gas

IR Combustible Gas

IR Carbon Dioxide

Toxic—IDLH

Toxic—Non-IDLH

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs)

Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs)

Phosgene

And up to two of the following:

Ammonia

Carbon Monoxide

Chlorine

Chlorine Dioxide

Hydrogen Cyanide

Hydrogen Sulfide

Nitric Oxide Nitrogen Dioxide

Phosphine

Sulfur Dioxide

Features

Analog Display Digital Display

Alarms (Audible & Visual)

Vibrating Alarm

Hand Held

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Pocket Sized Memory Storage/Data Logging & Data Downloading

High RF Protection

Multilingual Display

Lockalarm™ Circuit

One-Button Calibration

Patented Button™ Sensors

Pressure-Compensated O2 * Detector tubes are available for the detection of more than 170 gases.

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Features

Sirius Multigas Detector

VOC Detection Instruments

Number of Gases Detected

Combustible Gases

Toxic—IDLH

Toxic—Non-IDLH

Oxygen

Chlorine

Benzene

Chlorobenzene

Cyclohexane

Heptane

Hexane

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)

Methyl Tetrabutyl Ether (MTBE)

Octane

Propylene

Toluene

Trichloroethane

Many Other VOCs

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

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Digital Display

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detector

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Alarms (Audible & Visual)

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

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ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

Hand Held

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Sirius Multigas Detector

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Memory Storage/Data Logging & Data Downloading

MSA Portable Instrument Approvals

SOLARIS® Multigas Detector

Europe

Australia

Acetone

Canada

PA DEP

Phosphine

MSHA

Hydrogen Sulfide

Instruments

Features

Gases Detected

Chlorine Dioxide

* Instrument is pre-programmed for direct readings of 100 VOCs. Over 400 VOCs are potentially detectable. For a complete list, contact MSA Customer Service. Note: detector tubes and sorbent tubes can also be used to identify specific VOCs.

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Multigas Instruments Multigas detectors are used primarily to monitor immediate hazards and can be used for both continuous and intermittent gas detection. MSA offers a full line of multigas instrument accessories, including batteries, chargers, pumps, sample lines, and probes.

Features MSA's multigas detectors are equipped with the following features: • • • • •

Audible & visual alarms One-button calibration Peak readings STEL & TWA Lockalarm Circuit feature (instrument automatically locks in alarm mode when gas exposure level exceeds 100% LEL)

• Continuous pumped operation (as an add-on for some instruments) • Rechargeable or alkaline battery pack options

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector with MSA XCell® Sensor Technology Driven by the most advanced technology available in any portable gas detector. l Only instrument in its class with internally-integrated pump l Full three-year warranty on LEL, O2, H2S, CO, SO2, and IR sensors l Rugged housing withstands 10-foot drop test l Four-year sensor life on LEL, H2S, O2, CO, H2S, SO2, and IR sensors l Three-year sensor life on NH3 and Cl2 l MSA-exclusive instrument end-of-sensor-life warning l MSA-exclusive MotionAlert™ & InstantAlert™ features l 40% less calibration gas used per minute than industry average l Interchangeable plug-and-play sensor slots l Color or monochrome display options l Monitors up to six gases simultaneously l Industry-first 60-second span calibration time for LEL, O2, CO, H2S, and SO2 l Sensor response and clear times in under 15 seconds on LEL, H2S, O2, CO, H2S, and SO2 l Typical cost savings of over 50% on calibration gas, replacement sensors, and maintenance l Greater signal stability and repeatability under changing or extreme environmental conditions For more complete information, see bulletin 0802-46.

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ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector with MSA XCell Sensor Technology Tough, functional personal multigas detector with typical four-year sensor life l Fast, high-performing sensors with MSA-exclusive instrument end-of-sensor life warning l Four-year sensor life, 60% longer than the industry average, full three-year warranty l Sensor response and clear times under 15 seconds; span calibration time of 60 seconds l Typical cost savings of over 50% on calibration gas, replacement sensors, and maintenance l MSA-exclusive MotionAlert & InstantAlert features l High-contrast display and three large, rubberized buttons enable easy operation, even in low-light conditions l Rugged rubber housing for secure grip and unsurpassed durability withstands 20-foot drop l 24-hour run time; agency-certified IP67 rating l Greater signal stability and repeatability under changing or extreme environmental conditions l Two-tox CO/H2S sensor with virtually no cross-channel interference l Sensor digital output reduces RF interference susceptibility For more complete information, see bulletin 0802-50.

Sirius Multigas Detector One PID, four gases…detects hundreds of chemicals l Simultaneously detects O2, CO, H2S, combustible gas, and hundreds of VOCs, including direct readings of 100 pre-programmed gases l Offers tremendous flexibility in a reliable, durable, easy-to-use unit l User-friendly software l Superior, proprietary PID sensor design (patent-pending) reduces maintenance l Loud, attention-grabbing double-alarm system l Interchangeable lithium-ion and alkaline battery packs allow non-stop operation l Easy calibration; Galaxy® System-compatible l Long-term storage kit ensures that unit is working properly in case of an emergency For more complete information, see bulletin 0803-10.

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Single-Gas Instruments Single-gas detectors are an economical way to monitor for a specific single gas. MSA single-gas detectors can be used for continuous monitoring of CO, O2, or H2S. MSA combustible gas detectors can be used to measure methane, pentane, and many other combustible gases. ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector The ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector provides maintenance-free monitoring of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, or oxygen. A two-year lifespan, coupled with the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high performance, results in one of the most cost-effective monitors on the market. l Advanced design offers superior dust and water protection and high resistance to RFI l Rubberized housing and one-button operation provide durability and ease of use l Triple-alarm system features two bright LEDs, piercing audible alarm and vibrating alarms l Automatic recording of last 25 alarm events l To read data or change alarm set points, simply connect unit to an MSA infrared adapter using built-in IR communication port For more complete information, see bulletin 0800-31.

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detectors Innovative ALTAIR Pro Single- and Multigas Detectors for toxic gas and oxygen detection offer replaceable sensors and batteries, and display gas concentration or percent oxygen on a large, clear, backlit LCD. ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detectors provide worry-free performance and stand up to the roughest handling in the toughest industrial environments. Rubberized armor housing and one-button operation provide the durability and simplicity you expect from MSA. l Ease-of-use (one-button operation) l Distinctive alarm system l Alarm check, bump check, fresh air zero, and calibration made easy l Easily-replaceable, commercially-available battery l Replaceable sensors l Built-in IR communication (event and data logging) l Rugged design l Water- and dust-resistant For more complete information, see bulletin 0802-33. Also available: l ALTAIR Pro CO Fire for the fire service l ALTAIR Pro CO Steel with hydrogen-resistant sensor and software that prevents disabling of alarms by users l ALTAIR Pro O2-R Oxygen Remote Detector for remote sampling

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Instrument Calibration Galaxy Automated Test System l Quick, easy setup: easily connect units l Great accessories: instrument charging, (test stand and cylinder) with automatic removable memory card, Ethernet new instrument recognition within your networking connection, receipt printing, Galaxy System test bank. battery-powered use for remote site testing. l Expandability: connect up to 10 test l Fast, simultaneous calibration of multiple stations and three cylinder holders within instruments, a feature unique to the gas one Galaxy Test System instrument bank. detection industry. l Flexibility: combine multiple test station For more complete information, see bulletin 0800-27. modules including ALTAIR Single-Gas Detectors, ALTAIR 4X and ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detectors, and Sirius Multigas Detector within one Galaxy Test System instrument bank.

ALTAIR QuickCheck Station MSA's ALTAIR QuickCheck Station is designed to quickly and economically test MSA ALTAIR and ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detectors, verifying instrument response to gas (bump check) as well as the functionality of its three alarms (visual, audible, and vibrating). Convenient test station checks instrument’s visual and audible alarms, with test results displayed on Alarm Test LED. Checkmark √ appears on the instrument display for 24 hours after the test is passed. l Instruments self-record the time, date, and test results within event logs l Available in manual and automatic versions l Quick, easy, and economical bump checks

l Verification of instrument’s total alarm functionality l Tests and results recorded in instrument’s event log

For more complete information, see bulletin 0803-15.

MSA calibration cylinders are recyclable. Contact MSA Customer Service for additional details.

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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) Detection HAZMATCAD™ Hazardous Material Chemical Agent Detector and HAZMATCAD Plus™ Detector with Selected Toxic Industrial Chemicals Reliable CWA detection in easy-to-use handheld devices l Multigas capability lets you test for more hazards in less time l Uses surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology to detect and classify trace amounts of chemical warfare agents (CWAs), including nerve and blister agents l Can be configured to detect phosgene or hydrogen cyanide l HAZMATCAD Plus Detector detects both CWAs and selected toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) for multiple threat-detection capabilities l Ruggedly constructed, compact and lightweight l Extremely easy to use, requiring no prior training. l Vapor diffusion check source verifies system Single key press begins automatic sampling and analysis performance l Audible and visual alarms l RS-232 and IrDA communication ports store up to 8 hours of data l Self-diagnostic check during rapid warm-up l Inlet design protects against dust and particulates l Alphanumeric display with LED alarms l 8–12 hour operation with rechargeable lithium ion batteries For more complete information, see bulletins 0815-25 and 0815-27.

SAFESITE® Multi-Threat Wireless Detection System The SAFESITE Multi-Threat Wireless Detection System simultaneously monitors and wirelessly communicates the presence of up to six potential threats, including chemical warfare agents (CWA), gamma radiation, volatile organic compounds (VOC), toxic industrial chemicals (TIC), combustible gas, and oxygen deficiency. The SAFESITE System components consist of the SAFEMTX® Multi-Threat Detector, the SAFECOM™ Command Center, and the SAFECONNECT™ Belt- Bridge with Sirius Wireless Interface. The system can be installed permanently (wired or wireless) for continual monitoring or deployed as a portable system.

SAFECOM Command Center (left) SAFEMTX Multi-Threat Detector (right)

The SAFEMTX Multi-Threat Detector uses multi-sensing technologies to detect up to six potential threats; helping first responders, law enforcement, and government agents reduce the risk of exposure and facilitate consequence management. The SAFEMTX Detector also offers GPS location technology, pumped flow, horn, beacon, interchangeable smart sensors for maximum flexibility, a display lock-out panel which hides the display during monitoring, and internal diagnostics to identify signal strength during system deployment. Power options allow for lithium-ion or alkaline batteries, as well as AC power and 12 VDC vehicle connection.

The SAFESITE System combines detection technology with advanced wireless communication capabilities to provide superior preventative and counter-measure solutions for: l Homeland security l Emergency response l Public events l Building protection l Mass transportation centers 10

l Perimeter monitoring l Hazardous response l Port surveillance l Confined space monitoring

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The SAFECOM Command Center receives mission-critical information from SAFEMTX Detectors and permits this crucial and wide-ranging data to be converted quickly into practical information for rapid decisionmaking through an uncomplicated graphical user interface. l Manages up to four systems with 16 SAFEMTX Detectors per system, integrating SAFEMTX Detector data, including: • • • • •

Gas readings Relative CWA threat level Radiation dose rate Alarm status GPS location

• • • •

Battery run time RF signal strength Fault conditions SAFEMTX Detectors min, minimum, maximum, and average l Through the SAFECOM Command Center, alarms are identified with both visual and audible alarms. Alarms can then be acknowledged and silenced, detectors can be enabled and disabled, event logs and event log history can be viewed, plus units can be customized to suit the specific deployment scenario.

l Maps SAFEMTX Detectors through GPS technology, specific address inputs, or click-and-drag icons onto images. l Is also a TCP/IP hub, allowing all information to be placed on a network for remote viewing. l SAFECONFIG Software works with the SAFECOM Command Center or SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge, enabling configuration of any SAFEMTX Detector as a repeater. This added capability maximizes deployment range and ensures maximum signal strength without the need to move units. For more complete information, see bulletin 07-2067.

SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge with Sirius Wireless Interface

SAFECONNECT™ Belt-Bridge with HAZMATCAD™ Detector Interface and SAFECONFIG™ Software

The SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge works with the Sirius Detector for integration into the MSA SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System. l Offers up to two miles of wireless communication plus an updated graphical user interface, which provides all mission-critical information within one uncomplicated format.

Advanced threat detection. Superior protection. Portability. Repeater expandability. SAFECONNECT™

The SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge works Belt-Bridge with HAZMATCAD™ with the HAZMATCAD Detector for Detector Interface integration into the MSA SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System. These new system components offer up to two miles of wireless communication plus an updated graphical user interface (GUI) which provides all mission-critical information within one uncomplicated format. SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge l Interfaces wirelessly to modified HAZMATCAD Detectors l Provides GPS location tracking in real time SAFECONFIG Software l Configures SAFEMTX Detectors or SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridges as repeaters, ensuring maximum signal strength l Modifies system assignment of SAFEMTX Detectors l Greatly expands detection distance of SAFESITE System For more complete information, see bulletin 4001-02.

Laptop with ADASHI Response and Command Software

The Sirius Wireless Interface features an IR link which gathers the information from the Sirius Multigas Detector (PID, CO, H2S, O2, and combustible gases) and then sends the information to the SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge via Bluetooth technology. The SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge converts the signal from the Sirius Wireless Interface and transmits the information plus GPS location back to the SAFECOM Command Center via a 1 watt, spread-spectrum, frequency-hopping, 900 MHz radio. The SAFECOM Command Center receives the 900 MHz signal from the SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge and converts it to practical information. The SAFESITE System can display simultaneous information from the SAFEMTX Detectors and the Sirius Multigas Detector for complete coverage. For more complete information, see bulletin 07-2124.

SAFECONNECT Belt-Bridge with Sirius Wireless Interface

ADASHI Response and Command Software l Integrates seamlessly with SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System sensor data l Provides incident management for all hazards l Offers plume modeling MSA Customer Service: 1-800-MSA-2222 • www.MSAnet.com

Detector Tubes and Pumps MSA's detector tube pumps can be used with an assortment of MSA detector tubes to spot-test atmospheres for many toxic substances. Detector Tubes l Available for the detection of over 170 gases and vapors MSA’s Kwik-Ref™ Detector Tube CD-ROM Database lists all tubes available, along with facts on chemical reaction and color changes, interferences, cross-sensitivities, and more. For more complete information, see bulletin 08-00-02-MC.

Detector Tube Pumps MSA offers both manual and automatic detector tube pumps.

Kwik-Draw® and Kwik-Draw Deluxe Pumps MSA’s Kwik-Draw and Kwik-Draw Deluxe Pumps are designed for one-hand operation and consistent delivery of 100 milliliters by volume sample draw.

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Gases/Hazards

Chemical

Construction

Fire Service

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Foundries

HazMat

Heavy Manufacturing

Homeland Security

Iron & Steel

Mining

Nuclear

Oil & Gas/Petrochemical

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VOCs

Phosphine

Sulfur Dioxide

Phosgene

Nitrogen Dioxide

Ozone

Nitric Oxide

Nerve/Blister Agents

Hydrogen Sulfide

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Hydrogen Cyanide

Paper & Pulp Pharmaceutical

Gamma Radiation

Formaldehyde

Chlorine Dioxide

Chlorine

Carbon Monoxide

Aviation

Food & Beverage Processing

Industry

Carbon Dioxide

Agriculture

Ammonia

Combustible Gases

Gases/Hazards & Industries

O2 Deficiency/Enrichment

Toxic Gases

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Sand Blasting Semiconductor Shipyard/Marine

Spray Painting

Utilities

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Welding

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Monitoring Categories COMBUSTIBLE GASES

TOXIC GASES

Acetone (C3H6O) Benzene (C6H6) Butane (C4H10) Ethylene (C2H4) Heptane (C7H16) Hexane (C6H14)

Ammonia (NH3) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Carbon monoxide (CO) Chlorine (Cl2) Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

Hydrogen (H2) Isobutane (C4H10) Methane (CH4) Pentane (C5H12) Toluene (C7H8) Propane (C3H8)

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Nitric oxide (NO) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) Ozone (O3) Phosphine (PH3) Sulfur dioxide (SO2) Phosgene (COCl2)

Silos/confined space

CO2

Agriculture Aviation

Fumigant

H2S

Silos/confined space

NO2

Deficiency/ enrichment

Insecticide for fumigation

PH3

Engine repair & maintenance

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Combustible Gases Confined space

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

Jet fuel vapors, solvents

VOCs

General leak detection

Cl2

H2S

NO NO2 Confined space, liquid nitrogen carriers/storage, reactor work, tank maintenance, inspection tunnels

Deficiency/ enrichment

SO2 Organic synthesis operations, liquid-solid separation, cleaning agents Vehicle emissions (diesel exhaust), generators, digging operations, trenching Trenching, underground construction Digging operations, underground construction

VOCs

Combustible Gases H2S

NH3

Chemical

Gas/Hazard

Forklift operation

Silos/confined space

Construction

Detector Tubes

Calibration Check Gas

Detector Tubes & Calibration

Sirius Multigas Detector

NH3

Application/Task

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

Chillers

Instruments & Industries

Multigas Instruments

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detector

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

Single-Gas Instruments

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Fire Service

Gas/Hazard

Diesel exhaust

NO NO2

Confined spaces, trenching, underground construction

Sirius Multigas Detector

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

Confined space entry (rescue)

CO2

Overhaul, home calls (furnace leaks), trenching

Underground construction, trenching

Combustible Gases

H2S

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

Refrigeration facilities & cold storage

NH3

Breweries & wineries, carbonated beverage bottling, fermentation tanks, refrigeration facilities, baking facilities

CO2

Forklifts

H2S

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

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Confined space, packaging or gassing foods

PH3 Furnace operation, coremaking, metal preparation & pouring

Combustible Gases

Foundries

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detector

CO2

Confined space entry (rescue), underground construction

Food & Beverage Processing

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

Detector Tubes & Calibration

Detector Tubes

Application/Task

Multigas Instruments

Calibration Check Gas

Construction

Instruments & Industries

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

Single-Gas Instruments

Coremaking

H2S

Confined space

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NO2

SO2

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

NH3

Cl2

HazMat

Combustible Gases

Heavy Manufacturing

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PH3

SO2

H2S

Confined space, underground construction, trenching Manufacturing process emissions, forklift & crane operations

Blast furnace operation & maintenance, coke oven & converter operation, furnace & gas pipeline leaks, coking operations

Iron & Steel

Formaldehyde

VOCs O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

H2S SO2

Welding

Confined space Motor maintenance & cleaning, coke oven emissions

Combustible Gases Coking operations

Various Gases

NO2

Mining

Gas/Hazard

Sirius Multigas Detector

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

Detector Tubes

Hazmat Response

Detector Tubes & Calibration

Calibration Check Gas

Application/Task

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

Instruments & Industries

Multigas Instruments

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detector

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

Single-Gas Instruments

l l

VOCs

Confined space

“Black Damp”

Mechanized coal cutting

“Fire Damp” (Combustible Gases)

Mining process

“Stink Damp” H2S

Result of combustion (fire), diesel-powered machinery, confined space, blasting

“White Damp” CO

CO2

O2 deficiency

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Gas/Hazard

Diesel exhaust

Diesel-powered machinery, blasting

NO2

Confined space

Oil & Gas/Petroleum

Petroleum refining Incomplete combustion,conversion, coking, general processing, leak detection Conversion processes, isomerization, leak detection, catalytic reforming, treatment processes Refining process, general leak detection, treatment processes, crude separation, drilling rigs Confined space, tank-cleaning operations, enclosed buildings or structures Refining process, process stream sample collection, general plant operations

Paper & Pulp

Paper production (bleaching)

Wood preparation, pulping, wood dust sampling Chemical pulping, Kraft pulping

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

NH3 CO

Combustible Gases

Sirius Multigas Detector

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

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H2S

VOCs

ClO2

H2S

Paper production (coating & drying)

VOCs

Manufacturing

NH3

Cl2

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Formaldehyde H2S

SO2

Chemical synthesis, tank-cleaning, enclosed buildings or structures Organic synthesis, liquid-solid separation, compounding, granulating & tablet-coating operations, drying & packaging

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Dust & Particulate

SO2

Drying, milling & blending operations

Cl2

Combustible Gases

Pharmaceutical

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detector

Detector Tubes & Calibration

Detector Tubes

Application/Task

Multigas Instruments

Calibration Check Gas

Nuclear Mining

Instruments & Industries

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

Single-Gas Instruments

Dust & Particulate O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

VOCs

Calibration Check Gas

Detector Tubes

Cl2

Semiconductor Shipyard/Marine Spray Painting

Sirius Multigas Detector

NH3

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

Manufacturing

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

Gas/Hazard

NO NO2

As doping agent in manufacturing, diffusion and ion implementation, chemical vapor deposition

PH3

Lithography, etching, oxidation, metallization, assembly & testing

VOCs

Confined space

CO2

Combustion

Oil trans-shipment (combustible gas sampling in an inert environment) Tank emissions Confined space, storage tanks, cargo holds Use of water-based paint Use of solvent-based paint Home furnace leaks Gas service safety survey and leak detection, throughout processes

Utilities

Detector Tubes & Calibration

Application/Task

Instruments & Industries

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Combustible Gases

H2S

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

VOCs

Combustible Gases (CH4) H2S

Fossil fuel power plants

Formaldehyde

Throughout processes

Confined space throughout processes

Multigas Instruments

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detector

Single-Gas Instruments

NO2

SO2

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

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Sirius Multigas Detector

ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector

Detector Tubes

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Gas/Hazard

NH3 CO

Welding

Detector Tubes & Calibration

Calibration Check Gas

Processing

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector

Application/Task

Multigas Instruments

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detector

Instruments & Industries

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

Single-Gas Instruments

Cl2 Digester process, sewer work

CO2

Incinerators, stagnant gas in urban sewer system

Processing Digester process, throughout process

Combustible Gases (CH4)

Sewer work, throughout process

H2S

Sewer treatment/maintenance, confined space, throughout process

Dechlorinization process

SO2

Confined space welding, arc air cutting, digester process flux- & gas-shielded arc welding, metal cutting & flame gouging, gas pressure welding

Thermite arc & stud welding, laser welding & chilling, arcair cutting, digester process electric resistance welding, gas pressure welding, metal cutting & flame gouging

Combustible Gases

NO Arc welding & cutting, stud welding, arc air cutting, gas pressure welding, metal cutting & flame gouging

NO2

Confined space welding, electron beam welding

O2 Deficiency/ enrichment

Arc welding & cutting, stud welding, arc air cutting, electric resistance welding

Ozone

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Exposure Limits Terms and Abbreviations IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health)*– The maximum concentration of a substance (gas) from which a worker could escape within 30 minutes without developing immediate, severe, or irreversible health effects or other escape-impairing symptoms. IDLH levels are measured in ppm (parts per million).* PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) – An airborne contaminant concentration of contaminant to which most workers can be exposed repeatedly in a normal eight-hour day, in a 40-hour week, without adverse health effect. PEL levels are measured in ppm (parts per million) and are established by OSHA. PPM (Parts Per Million) – The most common unit of measurement for toxic gases. “10,000 parts per million” gas concentration equals 1% by volume. TLV (Threshold Limit Value)* – The airborne concentration of substances to which most workers can be repeatedly exposed over a working lifetime without adverse effects. * As defined by ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists).

Three categories of TLVs: TLV – TWA (Time Weighted Average) – The average amount of gas to which workers can be repeatedly exposed in a normal eight-hour day, in a 40-hour week, without adverse health effects. TLV – STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) – The gas concentration to which most workers can be continuously exposed for a 15-minute time period without suffering adverse health affects that would impair selfrescue or worker safety. This limit should not be repeated more than four times per day; at least 60 minutes should elapse between individual STEL exposure periods. TLV – C (Ceiling) – The highest gas concentration to which workers may be exposed. Ceiling TLVs should never be exceeded and take precedence over all TWAs and STELs. LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) – The lowest concentration of a gas or vapor that will ignite and sustain combustion. “Percent LEL” is a common unit of measurement for combustible gas detection. UEL (Upper Explosive Limit) – The maximum concentration at which a gas will sustain combustion. Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere – An atmosphere containing less than 19.5% oxygen by volume. (Possesses a risk of insufficient oxygen for breathing.) Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere – An atmosphere containing more than 25% oxygen by volume. (Possesses an increased risk of explosion.)

Cross-Sensitivity As sensor output is driven by chemical reactions, circumstance exist where gases other than those being monitored will cause instrument display readings. Known as cross-sensitivity, users should be aware of this potential when selecting an instrument. For more information, consult your instrument technical manual or contact MSA Customer Service.

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