Hydrogen Sulfide: A Concern at Many Levels

Jerome® 631 Odor/Corrosion Level Analysis and Quality Control Breakthrough Analysis

3ppb
ISA Corrosion Threshold
(Maximum Level for Electronic Equipment)

8ppb
Human Odor Threshold

10-120ppb
Various State Air Quality Standards at Fence Line

10ppb-50ppm
In-Plant Surveys, Scrubber Efficiency Testing and Source Monitoring

Health and Safety Level Analysis

10ppm/10 min.
NIOSH - Recommended Exposure Level

15ppm/15 min.
OSHA - Short Term Exposure Level

50ppm
OSHA - Peak Level

300ppm
Immediate Danger to Life and Health

NIOSH - National Institure of Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association
ISA - Instrument Society of America

Please contact us with further questions!
800.390.1414 • 602.470.1414
sales@azic.com • www.azic.com

Hydrogen Sulfide: A Concern at Many Levels

Jerome® 631 Odor/Corrosion Level Analysis and Quality Control Breakthrough Analysis

3ppb
ISA Corrosion Threshold
(Maximum Level for Electronic Equipment)

8ppb
Human Odor Threshold

10-120ppb
Various State Air Quality Standards at Fence Line

10ppb-50ppm
In-Plant Surveys, Scrubber Efficiency Testing and Source Monitoring

Health and Safety Level Analysis

10ppm/10 min.
NIOSH - Recommended Exposure Level

15ppm/15 min.
OSHA - Short Term Exposure Level

50ppm
OSHA - Peak Level

300ppm
Immediate Danger to Life and Health

NIOSH - National Institure of Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association
ISA - Instrument Society of America

Please contact us with further questions!
800.390.1414 • 602.470.1414
sales@azic.com • www.azic.com

AIHce - Toronto, ON

Upcoming Tradeshow:

AIHce, June 1-3, 2009
Toronto, ON
Metro Toronto Convention Center
Booth #839

Please let us know if you will be attending! Brad Hays would like to meet you!

Brad Hays
800.390.1414 x1672
bhays@azic.com
www.azic.com

H2S Detection: Prevention Control Room Corrosion

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is emitted as an airborne contaminant in pulp and rubber manufacturing, oil refining, steel and coke production and sewage treatment. Many companies within these industries are installing expensive computers and electronic measurement and control systems. These systems are highly susceptible to corrosion from low ppw concentrations of H2S and other acidic gases, which can quickly lead to loss of system integrity or complete system failure. Read more

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800.390.1414 • 602.470.1414
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Mercury Contamination

If Mercury contamination is suspected, what must be done?

The following test must be performed:

1. Enclose the suspect material in a polyethylene bag or close-fitting airtight container for eight hours at room temperature (76°F to 86°F). Or, place the bag in an oven set at 125°F (+/-5°) for one hour.

2. Make a small slit in the bag and sample the air with a mercury vapor analyzer.

3. If the mercury vapor concentration is greater than 0.01 µg/m3, the material is contaminated and will be cause for rejection.

Please contact us with any questions!
800.390.1414 • 602.470.1414
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H2S Detection

Perhaps you might be familiar with Arizona Instrument’s Jerome® H2S Analyzers, products which have been accepted locally, at the state level and nationally as well as by the EPA as the industry standard for monitoring Hydrogen Sulfide.

Our Jerome® instruments are used extensively by sewer, water and landfill industries in a variety of applications. These applications include corrosion prevention, odor, process control, and baseline determination, as well as monitoring for regulatory compliance. These instruments can detect Hydrogen Sulfide at levels as low as 3 ppb - well below the human odor threshold.

The Jerome® 631 is a portable ppb instrument perfect for spot checks, leak detection and community response. The Jerome® 651 provides stand-alone monitoring capabilities, data storage and radio communication, making it an ideal choice for perimeter monitoring and continuous testing.

Understanding hefty fines or a forced shutdown may result from non-compliance to state or federal agency sanctions, we know the Jerome® line of instrumentation has proven to help set those risks aside. If inspectors asked questions regarding your compliance, Jerome® instruments deliver the quality data you need.

I would like to talk to you about these instruments and how they can help address your needs.

-Brad Hays, National Account Representative
Jerome® Division
800.390.1414 x1672 • 602.281.1672
bhays@azic.com • www.azic.com

2009 Indoor Air Quality Association Phoenix Chapter Workshop

On March 10, 2009 Brad Hays, one of our Jerome® Sales Representatives, gave a presentation on Mercury Vapor Detection for the 2009 Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) Phoenix Chapter Workshop. This presentation is available online for your reference.

Also available through this link:
http://www.azic.com/newsletters/2009_march_hg_presentation_iaqa.pdf

Please contact Brad with any questions!

Brad Hays
National Account Representative - Jerome® Division
800.390.1414 x1672 • 602.281.1672
bhays@azic.com • www.azic.com

Company Volleyball Tournament - March 2009

As some of you may already know, Arizona Instrument gets together once a month for a company activity. This month we chose to play volleyball. Each team had to dress alike with a common theme.

The winner was Chemical Warfare!

Of course, your sales representatives participated and had a great time too! Some pictures are posted below from our event!

Brad Hays, Mercury and Hydrogen Sulfide Representative
800.390.1414 x1672 • bhays@azic.com

Joe Pecha, Mercury and Hydrogen Sulfide Representative
800.390.1414 x1668 • jpecha@azic.com

Rick Ervin, Director of Sales
800.390.1414 • sales@azic.com

Company Volleyball Tournament - March 2009

As some of you may already know, Arizona Instrument gets together once a month for a company activity. This month we chose to play volleyball. Each team had to dress alike with a common theme.

The winner was Chemical Warfare!

Of course, your sales representatives participated and had a great time too! Some pictures are posted below from our event!

Brad Hays, Mercury and Hydrogen Sulfide Representative
800.390.1414 x1672 • bhays@azic.com

Joe Pecha, Mercury and Hydrogen Sulfide Representative
800.390.1414 x1668 • jpecha@azic.com

Rick Ervin, Director of Sales
800.390.1414 • sales@azic.com

Mercury Chart

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Please contact us at:
800.390.1414 • 602.470.1414
sales@azic.com • www.azic.com
with any questions!

H2S Chart

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Please contact us at:

800.390.1414 • 602.470.1414

www.azic.com • sales@azic.com
with any questions!

Upcoming Tradeshow in March!

Arizona Instrument will be attending 1 tradeshow in March!
Be sure to stop by and see us if you plan on attending!

Joe Pecha will be at:

SWANA Landfill Gas Symposium
March 9-10, 2009: Atlanta, GA
Westin Peachtree Plaza
Booth #22
jpecha@azic.com • 800.390.1414 • 602.470.1414