> -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 9:02 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen use in test equipment. > > We are working on an analytical instrument (Laboratory > Equipment) which may use Carbon Monoxide and/or Hydrogen as a > carrier gas (non-combustion). We currently evaluate safety to > the EN61010-1 standard but are there specific or additional > safety standards for laboratory equipment that uses these > gases? Any additional safety resources regarding these gases > would be appreciated. > > Brian
I don't know much about this, but I think there must be some concerns about the work environment around your equipment. Beyond the obvious flammability of hydrogen, CO is also flammable. Further, in concentrations much lower than flammable, CO is a deadly health danger. In the USA, I imagine there must be some OSHA and/or FDA involvement. Regards, Ed Price [email protected] WB6WSN NARTE Certified EMC Engineer & Technician Electromagnetic Compatibility Lab Cubic Defense Applications San Diego, CA USA 858-505-2780 (Voice) 858-505-1583 (Fax) Military & Avionics EMC Is Our Specialty - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas [email protected] Mike Cantwell [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: [email protected] David Heald: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
