Completely agree which is why I always recommend specifying at least 1
CFM/SF or exhaust per cold room (or hot room) with a 500 CFM minimum if at
all possible. (Just means you need to buy one with a slightly higher heating
or cooling capacity.) I have seen issues in even when there is no dry ice or
liquid nitrogen stored. The release from samples over time can become
worrisome. And if you get a failure and the room warms up then everyone runs
out and puts in dry ice leading to a real hazard.
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-----Original Message----- > >In my experience, except for very small laboratories, or those with very Or if they are storing dry ice or liquid nitrogen in a cold room, assuming - Ralph Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu --- ---
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] benchmarking O2 monitoring with cryogen use
low exhaust rates (like SEM labs) oxygen monitoring is not required unless
the owners try to stack a 10 day supply of cryogens on hand at all times.
that that location will extend the life of their stockpile of those items.
(Fresh air in cold rooms is 0%.) We have found 16% O2 levels in those
situations.
Environmental Safety Manager
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