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...
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...
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
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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 ...
Chloride:
Other Names
Chloride ion
Chemical Formula
Cl -
CAS Number
16887 – 00 – 6
Industry Uses
Salts; Chemical Intermediate; Water Treatment
Health Risks
Skin reaction
What is Chloride:
Chloride is a chlorine anion that forms the negatively charged part of many salts. It is the mo...
Glycol:
Other Names
Propylene Glycol, 1,2-propanediol; Ethylene Glycol, 1,2-ethanediol
Chemical Formula
C 3 H 8 O 2 (propylene); C 2 H 6 O 2 (ethylene)
CAS Number
57 – 55 – 6 (propylene); 107 – 21 – 1 (ethylene)
Industry Uses
Pharmaceuticals; Antifreeze
Health Risks
Irritant: Respiratory Symptoms; Kidney ...
Hypochlorite:
Other Names
Hypochlorite Ion
Chemical Formula
ClO -
CAS Number
14380 – 61 – 1
Industry Uses
Bleach; Disinfectant; Water Treatment
Health Risks
Irritant; Respiratory Symptoms
Hypochlorite MSDS
What is Hypochlorite:
Hypochlorite is an ion composed of chlorine and o...
Iron:
Other Names
Ferrum; Ferrous Iron
Chemical Formula
Fe
CAS Number
7439 – 89 – 6
Industry Uses
Supplements; Alloys; Automotive Products
Health Risks
Hemochromatosis; Heart and Liver Damage; Death
Iron MSDS
What is Iron:
Iron is present in nature in the form of its oxides, or in...
Manganese:
Other Names
Mangan
Chemical Formula
Mn
CAS Number
7439 – 96 – 5
Industry Uses
Alloys; Automotive Products
Health Risks
Central Nervous System Damage; Psychiatric Changes;
Manganese MSDS
What is Manganese:
Surface and ground waters rarely contain more than 1 mg/L of so...
Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT):
Other Names
2-Benzothiazolethiol;
Chemical Formula
C 7 H 5 NS 2 ; C 6 H 4 NSCSH
CAS Number
149 – 30 – 4
Industry Uses
Corrosion inhibitor
Health Risks
Allergen; Contact Dermatitis; Possible Carcinogen
MBT MSDS
What is MBT:
MBT is formulate...
Molybdate:
Other Names
Molybdate Ion
Chemical Formula
MoO 4 2-
CAS Number
14797 – 55 – 8
Industry Uses
Corrosion inhibitor
Health Risks
None
What is Molybdate:
Molybdate is used throughout the industrial water treatment and power generation industries as a corrosion inhibitor in open and...
Nitrate:
Other Names
Nitrate Ion
Chemical Formula
NO 3 -
CAS Number
14797 – 55 – 8
Industry Uses
Fertilizers; Preservatives;
Health Risks
Dermal Burns; Blue-Baby Syndrome; Death
What is Nitrate:
Nitrate is the most completely oxidized form of nitrogen. It is formed during the final stag...
Nitrite:
Other Names
Nitrite Ion; Nitrite Anion
Chemical Formula
NO 2 -
CAS Number
14797 – 65 – 0
Industry Uses
Fertilizers; Corrosion Inhibitors; Preservatives
Health Risks
Methemoglobinemia; Blue-Baby Syndrome; Death
What is Nitrite:
Nitrite, an intermediate in the nitrogen cycle, is f...
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...
Sodium Persulfate:
Other Names
Sodium peroxydisulfate; Peroxydisulfuric Acid
Chemical Formula
Na 2 S 2 O 8
CAS Number
7775 – 27 – 1
Industry Uses
Bleaching Agent
Health Risks
Irritant to skin and eyes
Sodium Persulfate MSDS
What is Sodium Persulfate:
Persulfate is a strong oxidizer t...
Particulate Matter:
What is Particulate Matter:
Particulate matter is a complex mix of organic and inorganic substances, found in the atmosphere in both liquid and gas phases. Coarse particulates and fine particulates are differentiated by their aerodynamic diameter (greater or less than 2.5 micrometers). Course particales usually contain materials from the earth's crust and fugitive dust from roads and industries. Fine particles contain the secondarily formed aerosols, combus...
EcoSensors devices have a variety of different sensors and calibration options and prodedures. These will vary by product and sensor used in that product. See the list below for your specific sensor and relevant calibration information. First, follow our short list of FAQ's to familirize yourself with general calibration inforamtion.
EcoSensors FAQ and General Information
Will I get a Calibration Certificate?
Yes, all EcoSensors products are shipped with a recent calibratio...
