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What are Regional Screening Levels (RSL) and why are they used?

The Regional Screening Levels (RSL) can be described as risk-based concentrations derived from standardized equations combining exposure information assumptions with EPA toxicity data (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2020). Why are SLs used? The EPA Regional Screening Levels (RSL) are used for site screening and as initial cleanup goals. In site screening, the most crucial role ...

Ensuring your employees` workplace air quality is safe

Somewhere in the world, someone is exposed to hazardous gases without their knowledge every single day. This can happen in a factory or laboratory, when storing goods or unloading a freight ...

FDA Issues Official Response to Congressional Report Findings of Toxic Elements in Baby Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has responded to questions about toxic heavy metals being found in popular baby food products, as proclaimed in a recent Congressional report. “The FDA takes exposure to toxic elements in the food ...

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Emergency Gas Scrubber

The Purafil ESD Emergency Gas Scrubber (EGS) prevents toxic chlorine (Cl2), sulfur dioxide (SO2) or ammonia (NH3) gas releases due to a failure in the storage cylinder or system by providing immediate on-line removal of leaking gas from a room or building.