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Chlorine gas: danger and detection

Properly installed, reliable gas detection can help prevent chlorine-related injury or death. In the workplace where chlorine is part of the process, fixed gas detection is the first line of defense for early warning of chlorine leaks and for changes to specific processes to stem and stop the leak. Detector Electronics’ GT3000 chlorine gas detector’s electrochemical cell has a range ...

Oct. 5, 2010

By Det-Tronics - Detector Electronics Corporation

Amalgamated Sugar settles for failure to immediately report the release of chlorine gas into the environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached a settlement with Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC (Amalgamated Sugar) for failing to properly report the release of dangerous chlorine gas at its Paul, Idaho facility. Amalgamated Sugar, a sugar manufacturing facility that processes sugar beets, will pay $18,000 in penalties. According to the settlement, plant operators did not immediately ...

Mar. 13, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Darigold failed to report chlorine gas release in Portland to authorities in timely manner

Darigold Inc. failed to immediately notify federal and state emergency authorities of a chlorine gas release in 2012 at a milk facility in Portland, Oregon, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By law, facilities are required to report hazardous releases to state and federal emergency response authorities in a timely manner. The facility produces ultra ...

Dec. 18, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Water shifts to on site chlorine generation

On-site generation offers an economical solution to safety issues surrounding chlorine transportation. Innovative chemical engineering could help resolve a major disagreement between the water treatment industry and environmentalists over chlorine. Chlorine has a stellar record in the disinfection of water, but in recent years its reputation has suffered a steady assault from activists opposed to ...

Jun. 22, 2010

By MIOX Corporation - Johnson Matthey`s Water Technologies

Identifying Occupational Exposure Risks to Chlorine in Puerto Rico

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that chlorine is one of the most commonly manufactured chemicals in the United States. It is also an element that is widely used in industry in the production of thousands of manufactured items and can be found in some household products. Chlorine is used in drinking water and swimming pools to kill ...

Jan. 9, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Camano Island (WA) Chlorine Release Safely Resolved

During the early hours of January 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at the request of state and local authorities, responded to a reported chlorine gas release at a private residence on Camano Island WA, a rural area 60 miles north of Seattle. According to Camano Island Fire & Rescue (CIFR), who were first on the scene, a local resident was scrapping an old pressurized steel tank, ...

Jan. 16, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Chlorine Exposure Concerns Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production examines chlorine and potential exposure concerns to it in the home and work environment. “Chlorine is used in the production of countless products and is used to treat swimming pools, sewage and industrial ...

Dec. 11, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Portable Monitor Detects and Measures Chlorine Dioxide

A portable instrument for the detection and measurement of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is available from PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc. A rugged, battery-powered instrument, the Mini-BA Chlorine Dioxide Monitor is ideal for safety monitoring at sites where fumigation and/or sterilization work is being performed. The instrument is also suitable for portable leak detection and temporary monitoring ...

Jul. 27, 2010

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

Safely and effectively disinfect with the new chlorine dioxide system

ProMaqua will be launching its new chlorine dioxide system Bello Zon® CDLb at the forthcoming Brau Beviale exhibition. The innovative system concept will ensure the safe and efficient generation and metering of chlorine dioxide, resulting in outstanding long-term stability of the solution, exceptional ...

Nov. 14, 2012

By ProMinent Group - ProMinent GmbH

Sierra introduces chlorine measurement breakthrough at an economical price

Sierra Instrument’s new Chlorine-Trak™ 760S Thermal Mass Flow Meter was specifically designed to perform as an accurate and cost-effective mass flow measurement solution for chlorine injection processes found in typical waste-water treatment applications. Given the corrosive nature of chlorine gas (particularly in the presence of moisture), finding an economical measurement solution ...

Nov. 15, 2011

By Sierra Instruments, Inc.

Complex packaged dosing plant for chlorine production

To meet stringent health and safety requirements for steam raising at an existing chlorine gas producing plant, Gee & Company has developed one of the most complex chemical dosing systems of its type, incorporating unusually high engineering standards. Housed within a large self-contained kiosk, the packaged dosing system was factory- built and tested so as to minimise the level of site ...

Feb. 25, 2010

By Gee & Company (Effluent Control & Recovery) Limited

OSHA finds Zimmer TMT workers lacked training and plan to respond when chlorine gas leaked at Parsippany, NJ plant

Workers were unprepared to respond to an accidental release of dangerous chlorine gas, leading to the evacuation and emergency medical treatment for several employees at Zimmer TMT's plant in Parsippany, an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration found. Employees were moving a chlorine gas cylinder without a valve protective cap on ...

Jan. 26, 2015

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Innovative patented gas phase chlorine dioxide (ClO2) sensor dramatically improves process control

A business relationship between Dr. Richardson of PRDD Inc. / Know-NOx LLC and Deep Reach Oxidation LLC (DRO) makes a powerful new patented gas phase ClO2 sensor available for a variety of applications. This new gas phase ClO2 sensor was developed by DRO, in conjunction with Dr. Materer of Oklahoma State University for specialized applications. Dr. Richardson and the DRO ...

Apr. 18, 2013

By Know-NOx

Pulse-Chlorination®-technology helps Abu Dhabi Gas to mitigate mussels and oysters from cooling water systems

The presence of mussels and oysters in industrial cooling systems can lead to serious operational problems with major economic consequences. Despite application of fouling control measures, Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company (ADGAS) experienced such biofouling. Sweco assisted ADGAS to solve their problems in an efficient and sustainable way. We use the innovative Pulse-Chlorination® ...

Dec. 6, 2016

By Sweco Nederland BV

ProMinent at Brau Beviale 2014: Bello Zon chlorine dioxide system CDLb - Safe and effective chlorine dioxide generation

ProMinent is presenting its new chlorine dioxide system Bello Zon CDLb at Brau Beviale 2014, held in Nuremberg from 11th to 13th November 2014, on Stand 4-308 in Hall 4. The innovative system concept ensures minimum use of chemicals and high stability in the generation and metering of chlorine dioxide solutions. The result is an intrinsically safe process method, including the sealed ...

Oct. 21, 2014

By ProMinent Group - ProMinent GmbH

EPA selects cleanup plan for standard chlorine superfund site (PA)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected a cleanup plan to address contaminated soil at the Standard Chlorine of Delaware Superfund Site in New Castle County, Del. that includes constructing a surface cap over a contaminated area and a soil gas collection and treatment system. The Standard Chlorine of Delaware, Inc. Superfund Site (also known as Metachem) is three miles northwest of ...

Oct. 12, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Severn Trent Services to Unveil Complete Chlorination Solution at ACE 2014

Severn Trent Services, a leading global supplier of water and wastewater treatment solutions, will showcase its new Chlorination Solution package at AWWA’s ACE 2014. The company will unveil its new ...

May 20, 2014

ProMinent at interbad 2016: Flushing with chlorine dioxide now too

In the new revised version of DIN 19643, filter disinfection during backwashing is now also permitted with chlorine dioxide. It's the ideal application for the chlorine dioxide system Bello Zon® CDLb. Users benefit from its minimum footprint, maximum efficiency and high level of reliability! The system will be on show at interbad 2016 in Stuttgart on 27 - 30 September 2016, as one of the key ...

Sep. 1, 2016

By ProMinent Group - ProMinent GmbH

ProMinent at IFAT 2014: Safe and efficient chlorine dioxide generation

The system concept for the innovative generation and metering of chlorine dioxide is being presented at IFAT by ProMinent in the form of the chlorine dioxide system Bello Zon CDVc. The higher operating safety and improved purity of the generated chlorine dioxide are the result of a solution- and performance-focused development that can be seen on the Heidelberg-based manufacturer's Stand 431 in ...

Apr. 9, 2014

By ProMinent Group - ProMinent GmbH

US Department of Labor`s OSHA proposes $77,472 in fines for Beck Aluminum Alloys after worker exposed to chlorine gas at smelting plant

Beck Aluminum Alloys Ltd., which operates Beck Aluminum Racine, has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 13 serious violations, carrying proposed penalties of $77,472. OSHA initiated an inspection of the Racine aluminum plant in September 2013 after receiving a referral that a worker was sickened by exposure to hazardous chlorine gas while ...

Feb. 26, 2014

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

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