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Keith Swett <k.j.swett**At_Symbol_Here**GMAIL.COM>
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Re: [DCHAS-L] Oxygen monitors for intert gas safety
Date:
Feb 6, 2025 16:47 UTC
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Amber,
If you shop around you can find these Honeywell single gas detectors for under $100 ea. I use 15 of these currently on staff and contractors. They are designed as personal monitors. These are providing coverage until we complete installation of our fixed oxygen detection system.
You may want to consult with your local agency having juristiction as you may be required to install a fixed system.
Keith Swett
EHS Manager
Sunlit Chemical
Hello,
We use liquid argon for our ICP-MS indoors and I'm looking to increase our safety by including an oxygen monitor in the room. It would be used to ensure if the argon tank releases pressure/vents, the room is safe to occupy.
We have two doors to other rooms to control access to the space and/or allow fresh air in, fans and a fume hood in the room with the gas tank for air exchange as well as building air exchange in the ceiling.
We will also be venting the release valve into the fume hood to avoid pressure release argon from filling up the space.
Any information or guidelines for increasing our safe usage of this would be appreciated.
Thank you~!
Amber Wise
Science Director
Medicine Creek Analytics
Fife, WA
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