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Phosgene Colorimetric SafeAir Badge, pk/50

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$199.50

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Description

The Phosgene Colorimetric SafeAir Badge is a monitoring system designed to indicate the presence of phosgene at concentrations below the permissible exposure limit. The SafeAir phosgene badge detects the presence of phosgene by forming a color change in the shape of an exclamation mark inside the triangle. This indication is produced by a color-forming reaction, which occurs when phosgene reacts with a flat indicator layer.

Phosgene is a colorless, highly toxic gas with an odor resembling moldy hay. It is an insidious poison. There is no immediate irritation even when fatal concentrations are inhaled. It may cause severe pulmonary edema (abnormal fluid buildup in the lungs) or pneumonia. Inhalation of high concentrations causes choking, coughing and painful breathing. OSHA PEL (permissible exposure limit) for phosgene is 0.1 ppm (averaged over an 8-hour work shift). NIOSH IDLH (immediately dangerous to life or health) exposure limit for phosgene is 2 ppm. Phosgene is used in the manufacturing of numerous organic chemicals. It is also used in the production of glass, resins, dyes and plastics.

Operating Instructions

  1. Allow the badge to warm to room temperature prior to removing the badge from its protective pouch.
  2. For personnel monitoring, attach the badge near the user’s breathing zone (i.e. the collar) with the front side exposed to the surrounding atmosphere.
  3. For area monitoring, attach the badge to a stand and mount in a centralized area with the front side exposed to the surrounding atmosphere.
  4. The exclamation mark appears within the triangle when mercury is present. Please note that an exclamation mark may appear on either the back or the front and the back of the badge.

Phosgene Colorimetric SafeAir Badge Datasheet

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs

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