Asphyxiants
Simple asphyxiants displace oxygen without toxic effects, creating suffocation hazards in enclosed spaces. These gases are used extensively in industry for inerting, freezing, beverage carbonation, and laboratory applications. Because they produce no physiological warning before incapacitation, continuous oxygen monitoring is essential. CET provides oxygen deficiency monitors and specific gas sensors for asphyxiant detection.
Why Detection Matters
Asphyxiation from oxygen displacement kills more workers than many toxic gases. Nitrogen and CO2 are particularly dangerous because they cause rapid incapacitation without warning symptoms. A single breath of severely oxygen-deficient air can cause unconsciousness. Confined space entry is the most common scenario, but leaks in mechanical rooms also create hazards. Oxygen monitoring is the primary safeguard.
Common Hazards:
Related Applications
Applications that monitor asphyxiants