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Carbon Dioxide: Other Names Carbonic anhydride, dry ice Chemical Formula CO 2 CAS Number 124-38-9 Industry Uses Agricultural Chemicals, Food processing and packaging, Fuel and oil related products Health Risks Cold contact burns; Increased respiration rate; headache; unconsciousness, death Vapor Pressure 5...

Carbon Monoxide: Other Names Carbonic oxide Chemical Formula CO CAS Number 630-08-0 Industry Uses Machinery, Automotives, Furnaces, Breweries Health Risks Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, death; Neurological, reproductive, and/or respiratory damage Vapor Pressure >35 atm...

Hydrocarbons: What are Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon. Most hydrocarbons found on earth naturally occur in crude oil, where decomposed organic matter provides an abundance of carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are a primary energy source for current civilizations. Extracted hydrocarbons in liquid form are called petroleum, and extracted hydrocarbons in gas form are called natural gas. There are three types of hydrocar...

Acid Gas: What is Acid Gas: Acid gas is a type of natural gas or any other gas mixture that contains significant quantities of hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen halides, or similar acidic gases. Acid gases form acidic solutions when dissolved in water. Before a raw natural gas containing hydrogen sulfide or carbon dioxide can be used, the gas must be treated to reduce impurities to acceptable levels. This is commonly done with amine gas t...

Acetylene Other Names Ethyne Chemical Formula C 2 H 2 CAS Number 74-86-2 Industry Uses Fuel, Welding, Portable Lighting, Health Risks Can contain toxic impurities; Can cause headache, dizziness, and in extreme cases, loss of consciousness; Frostbite Vapor Pressure 44.2 atm Water Solubilit...

Alcohol   What is Alcohol: An alcohol is any organic molecule in which the hydroxyl functional group (OH) is bound to a carbon. An important class of alcohols, of which methanol and ethanol are the simplest members, includes all compounds with the general formula C n H 2n+1 OH. Simple alcohols are found widely in nature. Ethanol is most prominent because it is the product of fermentation, a major energy-producing pathway. Some are only formed in tr...

Phosgene: Other Names Carbonyl dichloride; Carbonic dichloride; Chloroformyl chloride Chemical Formula COCl 2 ; CCl 2 O CAS Number 75 – 44 – 5 Industry Uses Chemical Warfare; Chemical Laboratories; Pesticides Health Risks Irritation; Vomiting; Foamy Sputum; Dyspnea; Respiratory Damage; Death ...

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Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): What is VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds, more commonly known as VOC's consist of a wide variety of organic compounds that are vapor at room temperature.  Many different gasses may make up VOC's, and some of those gasses may also be associated with other families of gasses.  A complete list of VOC's can be found at the bottom of this page. Health Risks of VOC's: VOC's can cause respiratory, allergic, or immune effects...

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Alkalinity   What is Alkalinity: The alkalinity of water is a measurement of its buffering capacity, or its ability to resist changes in pH. Alkalinity of natural waters is typically a combination of bicarbonate, carbonate, and hydroxide ions. Sewage and wastewater usually exhibit higher alkalinities due to the presence of silicates and phosphates. Alkalinity inhibits corrosion in boiler and cooling waters. It is also used to control water and wastewater treatment processes or ...

Carbohydrazide Other Names Carbonic dihydrazide; 1,3-diaminourea; Carbazide; Carbonohydrazide Chemical Formula CH 6 N 4 O CAS Number 497 – 18 – 7 Industry Uses Oxygen Scrubber; Chemical Laboratories; Health Risks Irritant Carbohydrazide MSDS   What is Carbohydrazide: Car...

The chart below shows various materials resistance to ozone oxidation.  This chart should be used as a reference only.  Some materials will be affected by ozone differently in wet, or dry conditions.  Also, materials will react differently with higher or lower ozone concentrations .  If you have questions about the materials used in your application, contact us , we would be glad to help.  A = Excellent - no effect from ozone in normal operation B = Good - some oxidati...

Benzene: Other Names   Chemical Formula C6H6 CAS Number 71 - 43 - 2 Industry Uses Rubbers, Lubricants, Dyes, Detergents, Drugs, Explosives, and Pesticides Health Risks Cancer Vapor Pressure 12.7 kPa (25 °C) 24.4 kPa (40 °C) 181 kPa (100 °C Water Solubility Reacts with Water ...

Diborane: Other Names Boroethane Chemical Formula B 2 H 6 CAS Number 19287-45-7 Industry Uses Rocket Propellant; Electronics Health Risks Irritant: Skin, eyes, throat, and airway; Coughing, shortness of breath; lung and kidney damage Vapor Pressure 39.5 atm Water Solubility...

Hydrogen Fluoride: Other Names Hydrofluoric Acid; Fluorhydric Acid; Fluorane Chemical Formula HF CAS Number 7664-39-3 Industry Uses Chemistry Laboratories; Aluminum Production; Glass Etching Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Pulmonary Edema; Fluorosis Vapor Pressure ...

Non-Methane Hydrocarbons: What are NMHCs: Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs) are a large variety of chemically different compounds such as benzene, ethanol, formaldehyde, cyclohexane, and acetone. NMVOCs are essentially identical to VOCs , with the exlusion of methane. An important subset of NMVOCs are NMHCs. NMHCs are trace atmospheric components that provide a sink for hydroxyl radicals and control ozone concentration. Exmples of NMHCs are ethane, ethene, propane, pro...

Hardness:   What is Water Hardness: Water Hardness is a measure of mineral content in water. Hard water is formed when water flows through deposits of limestone and chalk which are made up largely of calcium and magnesium. Hardness is determined by the concentration of multivalent cations, which are positively charged metal complexes with a charge greater than +1. Common cations in hard water are Calcium (Ca+2) and Magnesium (Mg+2). There are two types of hardness, temporary an...

Phenol: Other Names Carbolic Acid; Hydroxybenzene; Phenic Acid Chemical Formula C 6 H 6 O; C 6 H 5 OH CAS Number 108 – 95 – 2 Industry Uses Antiseptic; Disinfectant; Pharmaceutical and Chemical Production Health Risks Irritant; Dermal Burns; Organ Damage; Death Phenol MSDS What is Phen...

Acetic Acid   Other Names Ethanoic Acid, Glacial, Ethylic Acid Chemical Formula CH 3 COOH, C 2 H 4 O 2 CAS Number 64-19-7 Industry Uses Photographic Film, Vinegar, Household Cleaners, Plastic Bottle Production Health Risks Skin burns; eye, throat, airway irritation; nausea and vomiting Vapor Pressure 11...

Aceton e   Other Names 2-Propanone, Propanone, Dimethyl Ketone Chemical Formula C 3 H 6 O, (CH 3 ) 2 CO CAS Number 67-64-1 Industry Uses Cleaner, Cosmetics, Paint, Sealants and Adhesives, Chemical Solvent Health Risks Serious Eye Irritation, May cause drowsiness or dizziness, Skin drying possibly leading to dermatitis Vapor Pressure 180 mmHg Water Solubility Miscib...

Aromatic Isocyanates What are Aromatic Isocyanates: Aromatic Isocyanates are isocyanates where the NCO group is directly attached to an aromatic ring. Aromatic Isocyanates like TDI (toluenediisocyanate) and MDI (methylenediphenyl diisocyanate) represent the largest market for diisocyanate monomers. They are used in applications where color stability and UV resistance are not necessary. These isocyanates are used in polyurethane and polyurea foams, elastomers, adhesives, and coatings. Und...

Arsine Other Names Arsenic trihydride, Arsane, Arsenic hydride, Trihydroarsenic Chemical Formula AsH 3 CAS Number 7784-42-1 Industry Uses Microelectronics, Forensic Science Health Risks Headaches, Nausea, Dizziness; Hemolytic Anemia, Kidney Disease, Death. Vapor Pressure 14.9 atm Water Solubility S...

Bromine Other Names Dibromine, Brom Chemical Formula Br 2 CAS Number 7726-95-6 Industry Uses Fire Retardants, Photographic Film, Well Drilling Fluids, Organic Chemistry Health Risks Dizziness, Headache, Lacrimation (discharge of tears), Nosebleed, Cough, Skin Burns, Abdominal Pain Vapor Pressure 172 mmHg ...

Chlorine Dioxide: Other Names Chloroperoxyl, chlorine peroxide, chlorine oxide Chemical Formula ClO 2 CAS Number 10049-04-4 Industry Uses Water Purification, Paper Manufacturing Health Risks Eye, throat, and airway irritation; pulmonary edema, death; skin burns; coughing, vomiting Vapor Pressure ...

Dimethylamine: Other Names N-Methylmethanamine Chemical Formula (CH 3 ) 2 NH; C 2 H 7 N CAS Number 124-40-3 Industry Uses Cosmetics, Agricultural Chemicals Health Risks Frostbite and skin burns; Damage to respiratory tract; Pulmonary edema Vapor Pressure 1388 mmHg Water So...

Ethylene Oxide: Other Names Oxirane; Epoxyethane Chemical Formula C 2 H 4 O CAS Number 75-21-8 Industry Uses Disinfectant; Fumigant; Sterilization; Insecticide; Chemistry Laboratories Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes; Central Nervous System Depression; Cancer Vapor Pressure ...

Fluorine: Other Names   Chemical Formula F 2 CAS Number 7782-41-4 Industry Uses Steel-making; Pharmaceuticals; Chemistry Laboratories Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes; Chemical burns; Death Vapor Pressure 760 mmHg at 85 K Water Solubility ...

Formaldehyde: Other Names Methanal, Formalin Chemical Formula CH 2 O CAS Number 50-00-0 Industry Uses Laboratory Preservative; Textile Manufacturing; Synthesis of plastics and fertilizers Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes; Headaches and dizziness Vapor Pressure > ...

Germane: Other Names Germanium Tetrahydride, Germanium hydride, Monogermane Chemical Formula GeH 4 CAS Number 7782-65-2 Industry Uses Electronics Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Dizziness and Headaches; Death Vapor Pressure > 1 atm Water ...

Glutaraldehyde: Other Names Glutaral; Pentanedial; Cidex Chemical Formula C 5 H 8 O 2 CAS Number 111-30-8 Industry Uses Disinfectant; Water Treatment; Fixative and Embalming Fluid; Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Dizziness and Headaches; Vapor Pressure 17 mmHg ...

Hydrazine: Other Names Diamine, Diazine Chemical Formula N 2 H 4 CAS Number 302 – 01 – 2 Industry Uses Pharmaceuticals; Rocket Propellant; Polymer Foams Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Dizziness and Headaches; Organ Damage Vapor Pressure 14.4 mmHg...

Hydrogen: Other Names   Dihydrogen Chemical Formula   H 2 CAS Number   1333-74-0 Industry Uses   Chemical Synthesis; Welding and Cutting Health Risks   Suffocation; Frostbite Vapor Pressure   1.24E06 mmHg Water Solubility   Low Solu...

Hydrogen Bromide: Other Names Hydrobromic Acid Chemical Formula HBr CAS Number 10035-10-6 Industry Uses Chemistry Laboratories; Flow-Type Batteries Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Burns and Frostbite Vapor Pressure 20 atm Water Solubility ...

Hydrogen Chloride: Other Names Hydrochloric Acid; Muriatic Acid Chemical Formula HCl CAS Number 7647-01-0 Industry Uses Chemistry Laboratories; Fertilizers; Cleaners; Dyes Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Burns and Frostbite Vapor Pressure 40.5 atm ...

Hydrogen Cyanide: Other Names Hydrocyanic acid; Formonitrile; Prussic Acid Chemical Formula HCN CAS Number 74-90-8 Industry Uses Chemistry Laboratories; Fumigation Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Organ Failure; Death Vapor Pressure 630 mmHg ...

Hydrogen Peroxide: Other Names Oxydol; Perhydrol Chemical Formula H 2 O 2 CAS Number 7722-84-1 Industry Uses Anti-Infective; Ripening Agent; Bleach Health Risks Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes; Dermal Burns Vapor Pressure 1.97 mmHg Water Solubility M...

Hydrogen Selenide: Other Names Dihydrogen Selenide; Dihydridoselenium Chemical Formula H 2 Se CAS Number 7783 – 07 – 5 Industry Uses Chemical Laboratories; Cancer Prevention Health Risks Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes; Cold-like symptoms; Vapor Pressure 9.5 atm ...

Iodine: Other Names Diiodine Chemical Formula I 2 CAS Number 7553 – 56 – 2 Industry Uses Anti-infective; Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation of eyes and respiratory system; Headaches, Dizziness Vapor Pressure 0.3 mmHg Water Solubility Ins...

Mercury: Other Names Hydragyrum; Quicksilver Chemical Formula Hg CAS Number 7439 – 97 – 6 Industry Uses Pharmaceuticals; Chemical Laboratories; Meters; Fluorescent Lighting Health Risks Kidney damage, Inflammation; Muscle Tremors Vapor Pressure 0.0012 mmHg Water ...

Methane: Other Names Methyl hydride, Marsh gas Chemical Formula CH 4 CAS Number 74 – 82 – 8 Industry Uses Natural Gas; Fuels Health Risks Dizziness, Asphyxiation Vapor Pressure 258,574 mmHg Water Solubility Insoluble Flammabi...

Nitric Oxide: Other Names Nitrogen oxide; Nitrogen Monoxide; Chemical Formula NO CAS Number 10102 – 43 – 9 Industry Uses Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation; Organ Damage; Unconsciousness; Death Vapor Pressure 34.2 atm Water Solubility ...

Nitrogen Oxides: What are Nitrogen Oxides: Nitrogen Oxides are gases that are composed of nitrogen and oxygen. Two of the most toxicologically significant of the nitrogen oxides are nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide . Nitrogen oxides are released into the air from the exhaust of motor vehicles, the burning of coal, oil or natural gas, and during processes such as arc welding, electroplating, engraving, and dynamite blasting. Concentrations also increase by burn...

Oxygen: Other Names Molecular Oxygen; Dioxygen Chemical Formula O 2 CAS Number 7782 – 44 – 7 Industry Uses Human Health; Production of steel, plastic, and textiles; Welding Health Risks Oxygen Toxicity Vapor Pressure 1 kPa at 61 K Water Solubility ...

Peracetic Acid: Other Names Peroxyacetic Acid; Ethaneperoxic Acid Chemical Formula C 2 H 4 O 3 ; CH 3 COOOH CAS Number 79 – 21 – 0 Industry Uses Bleaching and Cleaning; Antimicrobial; Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation; Burning; Respiratory Distress; Death Vapor Pressure ...

Phosphine: Other Names Phosphane, Hydrogen phosphide, Phosphorus trihydride; Phosphorus hydride Chemical Formula PH 3 CAS Number 7803 – 51 – 2 Industry Uses Fumigation; Pesticides; Microelectronics Health Risks Irritation; Vomiting; Multi-Organ system damage; convulsions; death Vapor Pressu...

Silane: Other Names Silicon hydride; Silicane; Monosilane; Silicon Tetrahydride Chemical Formula H 4 Si; SiH 4 CAS Number 7803 – 62 – 5 Industry Uses Silicon production; Electronics; Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation; Organ Damage; Dermal Burns/Frostbite Vapor Pressure ...

Sulfur Dioxide: Other Names Sulfurous anhydride; sulfurous oxide; sulphur dioxide Chemical Formula SO 2 CAS Number 7446 – 09 – 5 Industry Uses Volcanic Activity; Fossil Fuels; Pharmaceuticals Health Risks Irritation; Respiratory Symptoms; Dermal Burns/Frostbite Vapor Pressure 3....

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This document refers to the C-21 and earlier EcoSensors VOC Instruments Replacement sensors for the C-21 are available from Gas Sensing for $50.  Please contact us for ordering information. The Eco Sensors C-21 responds to most reducing VOCs, but not with the same degree of response for each VOC. The response is essentially logarithmic. For the first half of the scale (to about the 2nd yellow bar), the response is approximately linear. After that, it gets sharply logarithmic (much more c...