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Chemical Hazard Information Library

The Chemical Hazard Information Library (CHIL) offers extensive, up-to-date content that saves users time and effort by providing a consolidated and comprehensive resource to find toxicology, pharmacology, occupational and public health, and chemical hazard information. The library includes millions of documents containing information on toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity, occupational exposure, and other hazard-related subjects.

Bifocal Safety Eyewear

For workers needing bifocal vision correction and eye protection, Gateway Safety has added a clear 3.0-diopter lens option to its Scorpion MAG and StarLite MAG bifocal eye protection styles. Both are now available in five diopter strengths: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0. Bifocal safety eyewear allows extra magnification without workers needing to switch between regular safety glasses and reading glasses.

Griffin 460 mobile gas chromatograph mass spectrometer

The Griffin 460 mobile gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC/MS) enables multimodal sample introduction for liquid, solid, and vapor samples while also providing continuous direct air monitoring. It is said to be the only mobile GC/MS to provide this range of sample introduction in a single system that also enables tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). The Griffin 460 is well-suited for field-based forensics and other mobile laboratory applications, as well as for integration into facility air handling systems.

IR5500 Open Path Gas Detector

The IR5500 Open Path Gas Detector provides continuous monitoring of combustible gas concentrations that pose a significant danger at petrochemical, electric utility, wastewater treatment, and other types of plants. It is reported to be the first open-path detector to meet International Society of Automation (ISA) performance requirements on both the lower explosive limit (LEL) and parts-per-million (ppm) scales, the first with a split-range scale for ppm and LEL monitoring, and the first to be certified for operation at –55°C.

ONESuit Shield

The ONESuit Shield is this company’s first Level B chemical protective hazmat suit and is certified to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1994 Class 2 and 1992 standards. In accordance with the NFPA 1994 Class 2 Standard on Protective Ensembles, ONESuit Shield protects first responders from terrorism incidents involving the use of chemical or biological agents. Under NFPA 1992, the new suit also offers certified protection against chemical liquid splash.

Polycarbonate Safety Shields

New polycarbonate safety shields provide an enhanced level of safety to the company’s reactors. The shields feature clear, 0.25-in. polycarbonate panels that fit standard stainless steel pilot plant stands, attaching to the frames via corrosion-resistant stainless steel connectors. The door has a handle and positive catch for easy access to the reactor. The shields fit spherical and cylindrical Ace reactors from 10 L up to 200 L, and jacketed or plain flasks.

Witte C-20 clamp

The Witte C-20 clamp eliminates confined-space entry hazards because it is permanently mounted on machinery to hold covers, housings, panels, doors, and other parts together, yet it retracts easily for fast access to the interior. Used in place of welding, riveting and other fixed fasteners, the C-20 clamp system eliminates inaccessible spaces and enables inspection, part replacement, cleaning, and other maintenance activities to be performed without requiring an employee to enter the unit.

IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense

The IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense is an antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral spray that eliminates germs and pathogens from surfaces. The nontoxic solution is classified as a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Category IV (lowest toxicity) substance and requires no hazard or warning statements.

Model PSA-1000

Model PSA-1000, the new dual-bed pressure swing adsorption (PSA) testing system, is designed for materials and process evaluations in a variety of gas-separation research studies. It is fully integrated and automated, and the computer-controlled protocols provide testing capability over wide ranges of gas flowrates, temperatures, and pressures (including vacuum).

AutoBlend gas-blending system

AutoBlend is a computer-controlled, multichannel gas-blending system that uses permeation tubes to add multiple trace components to the flowing gas stream, in concentrations from hundreds of parts per million down to a few parts per trillion. The device features six independently controlled permeation channels, each of which can contain up to eight compounds. Component concentrations can be varied independently, making the AutoBlend well-suited for conducting statistically designed test programs. Mixtures can be supplied dry or humidified and can be delivered at up to 20 psig pressure.

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