Detecting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
VOCs are chemical compounds, they are described as volatile because they evaporate easily, releasing molecules into the atmosphere, your exposure to VOCs can be monitored using gas detection equipment.
ION Science manufactures gas detection equipment for monitoring exposure to toxic levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Is Air Quality Poor in The Built Environment?
As a result of modern day activities and lifestyle habits we are being exposed to higher levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), in our work place, in the home and equally in the outdoor environment.
Multiple inspiring innovations are being integrated globally across the built environment to address the ongoing issue of air quality. Each year in the UK, around 40,000 deaths are attributable to exposure to outdoor air pollution.
– Royal College of Physicians
”Living among busy roads and industrialised areas is creating vulnerability in the public’s health and stretching the healthcare system. In Greater Manchester outdoor air pollution is costing the regional economy close to £1bn a year, plus reducing life expectancy by six months due to the high levels of pollution in the congested city area.
The Guardian
Work, Home, Indoors & Outdoors
As a result of modern day activities and lifestyle habits we are being exposed to higher levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), in our work place, in the home and equally in the outdoor environment. Although moving indoors shields against the pollutants from vehicle exhausts, it doesn’t decrease exposure to VOCs. This is due to buildings being built with VOC-emitting products, cleaned with VOC-based solvents, and home to humans who are liberally using VOC-releasing beauty products.
Research specifies that people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Consequently, for many individuals the risks to health may be greater due to air pollution exposure from indoors rather than outside.
– Environmental Protection Agency
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
Poor air quality and ventilation are key contributing factors to Sick building syndrome (SBS), an illness diagnosed by a collection of acute symptoms whilst in a particular environment. Possible SBS indicators according to the NHS include, headaches, blocked or runny nose, dry itchy skin, dry and sore eyes, rashes, tiredness and difficulty concentrating, all resulting in lower productivity.
– The NHS
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“Is Air Quality Poor In The Built Environment”
Is air quality poor in the built environment guide which can be downloaded below provides the reader with an in-depth balance of knowledge covering the build up of dangerous VOC gases that find themselves trapped indoors as-well as in the outdoor atmosphere. VOCs that are not identified within unventilated indoor spaces can lead to SBS, also known as Sick Building Syndrome. We talk about how HVAC systems are helping towards this and providing a healthy indoor living space.
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Gas Detection Equipment for the Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds
Tiger Handheld VOC Gas Detector
The Tiger handheld VOC gas detector is a revolutionary portable PID instrument for rapid, accurate detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Tiger LT Portable VOC Gas Detector
The Tiger LT portable VOC gas detector is an entry-level, portable instrument for fast, accurate detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Tiger Select Portable Benzene Gas Detector
Tiger Select is a portable benzene gas detector with two operation modes for rapid detection of benzene and Total Aromatic Compounds (TACs) providing accurate, reliable data.
Cub Personal VOC Gas Detector
Cub personal VOC gas detector is worn within the breathing zone to detect volatile organic compounds, keeping you safe within your working environment.
Cub TAC Personal Benzene Gas Monitor
Cub TAC is a personal benzene gas monitor for fast, accurate detection of total aromatic compounds (TACs) keeping you safe within your working environment.
Falco Diffused – Fixed VOC Gas Detector
Falco Diffused, Fixed VOC Gas Detector is ideal for detecting VOCs and TACs in areas such as refineries and petrol chemical facilities.
Falco Pumped – Fixed VOC Gas Monitor
Falco pumped instruments are ideal for detecting VOCs and TACs in difficult locations such as underground or in confined spaces.
GasCheck G Handheld Helium Gas Leak Detector
Progettato per la ricerca e la localizzazione di fughe di gas, il rilevatore di fughe di gas elio portatile GasCheck G fornisce un rilevamento efficace di quasi tutte le miscele di gas o gas.
GasCheck Tesla Portable Helium Leak Detector
Il rilevatore di perdite di elio portatile GasCheck Tesla è un rilevatore di perdite di elio altamente sensibile progettato per un uso efficace all'interno di campi magnetici elevati che si trovano all'esterno degli scanner per risonanza magnetica (MRI).
Titan Benzene Specific Gas Monitor
Titan fixed benzene specific gas monitor provides continuous detection for plant and worker safety in petrol chemical environments.
TVOC 2 Continuous VOC Gas Detector
TVOC 2 is a fixed, continuous VOC gas detector that accurately detects and measures Total Volatile Organic Compounds within industrial working environments.
(MVI) Portable Mercury Vapour Indicator
MVI is a portable mercury vapour indicator that accurately detects mercury in just three seconds.
GasClam 2 Continuous Ground Gas Detector
GasClam 2 continuous ground gas detector is a unique in-borehole gas monitoring system developed for the unattended collection of long-term gas data.
SF6 LeakCheck P1:p Gas Leak Detector
The SF6 LeakCheck P1:p is an award winning SF6 gas leak detector that uses negative Ion Capture (NIC) technology designed for location, leak testing and measurement of SF6 leaks in high electrical switchgear.
SF6 AreaCheck P2 – Fixed Gas Detector
Fixed SF6 gas detector uses award winning Negative Ion Capture (NIC) technology and is designed to continuously monitor SF6.
SF6 Leakmate – Portable SF6 Leak Monitor
SF6 Leakmate is a cost effective, easy to use portable SF6 leak monitor with selectable sensitivity and automatic zero with a threshold of 1 x 10E-6 mbar l/s.
Fire Investigation Kit
Tiger fire investigation kit provides fast, accurate detection of VOCs for fire and arson investigations with resistance to humidity and contamination.
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