HAZMAT VOC Detector
Hazardous materials come in the form of explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons, and radioactive material. Hazardous materials in various forms can cause death, serious injury, long lasting health effects, and damage to facilities, homes and other property. Varying quantities of hazardous materials are manufactured, used, or stored at an estimated 4.5 million facilities in the United States; from industrial plants to local dry cleaning establishments or gardening supply stores. HAZMAT VOC Detectors are used to detect and monitor the presence of dangerous volatile organic compounds.
Where would one use a HAZMAT VOC Detector?
Many volatile organic compounds are considered hazardous material, and their presence and concentration must be monitored, requiring a HAZMAT VOC Detector.
Who defines these requirements?
There are various definitions of hazardous conditions which define the environment and the specifications the HAZMAT VOC Detector must meet such as in pipelines, petroleum refineries, etc. under the control of various organizations such as OSHA, Underwriter’s Laboratory, etc.
What are examples of dangerous VOCs?
Many of the gases associated with petroleum refining, such as benzene, toluene and ethybenzene are both explosive and carcinogenic. Methane is common at landfills and underground spaces and is very explosive. HAZMAT VOC Detectors are used to monitor these locations.
Is there a HAZMAT VOC detector in general use?
There are many types of HAZMAT VOC Detectors depending on the specific VOC being monitored and the amount of information required.
Is there a HAZMAT VOC detector for Benzene?
Benzene can be detected with a PID HAZMAT VOC Detector, which will measure the total amount of VOCs present, including benzene and any other VOCs. A PetroPRO gas chromatograph HAZMAT VOC Detector will measure the specific amount of benzene present.
Is there a HAZMAT VOC detector for Methane?
Using an FID as a HAZMAT VOC Detector will measure the total amount of VOCs present, including methane.
Are these instruments safe to use in a HAZMAT environment?
Photovac provides a family of portable instruments which are certified as being Intrinsically safe for use as HAZMAT VOC detectors in Class 1, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D (The most stringent inftrinsically safe environments). They include the 2020ComboPRO PID family, the MicroFID II, and the PetroPRO.
I supervise a local HazMat team and require an intrinsically safe FID to monitor for methane, propane and butane. What instrument should I use?
The MicroFID II accurately measures methane, propane and butane, and is rate for use in Class 1, Division 1, Classes A, B, C, and D environments. Photoionization detactors are unable to measure methane due to the high ionization potential of this chemical.
How long will the unit work on a full battery charge?
All fully charged Photovac portable units will operate for at least eight hours.
How reliable are the instruments?
If they are properly maintained the instruments are accurate and reliable in a range of environmental conditions, including high humidity..
Does Photovac provide a warranty on the units?
Photovac provides a one year warranty on all of its products for defects in material or workmanship.
If you like more information on HAZMAT VOC Detectors, please see the following pages:
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For other applications, please see the following:
Confined Space Gas Monitors
Photoionization Detectors
Hand Held Electron Capture