ION Science Launches the Next Gen in Fixed Benzene Detection
ION Science Unveils the Next Generation in Benzene Gas Detection
Air-Met Scientific is pleased to announce that ION Science has released the next generation in benzene gas monitoring – the Titan 2 Fixed Benzene Specific Gas Monitor. The Titan 2 Benzene Monitor supersedes its predecessor, the Titan and maintains its position as the only fixed benzene monitor in the world.
“Benzene is a toxic, carcinogenic gas representing a serious threat to many workers, as well as the environment” explains ION Science’s Group Managing Director, Duncan Johns. “It is therefore vital that staff are protected by monitors that can continuously measure benzene at the low levels required by increasingly stringent international regulations. Titan 2 is the only commercially available, truly selective, fixed continuous benzene monitor worldwide that can meet this requirement.”
Titan 2 Benzene Monitor at the Forefront of Benzene Monitoring Technology
The ION Science Titan 2 Benzene Monitor offers exceptional accuracy and sensitivity in benzene detection, making it suitable for various industries including oil and gas, bulk storage facilities, chemical manufacturing and processing, and asphalt production. While users of the original Titan will be familiar with its accuracy and performance, the Titan 2 introduces core enhancements such as a rugged manifold, a piezo electric micro pump for enhanced stability, a lower limit of detection, and updated PC software for easier management and control.
With regulatory requirements driving the need for greater sensitivity, the Titan 2 meets these requirements thanks to its innovative technology in conjunction with industry leading PID sensor technology. The ION Science Titan 2 has a reduced likelihood of cross-sensitivity and can detect benzene rapidly at levels as low as 0.02 parts per million (20 parts per billion). At the other end of the scale, it can detect benzene at up to 20 ppm, delivering high speed and high sensitivity.
The Titan 2 captures a gas sample every 60 seconds and conditions it within another 60 seconds for precise benzene measurement, ensuring a continuous flow of real-time data. The new version incorporates a piezo electric micro pump for enhanced pressure and flow accuracy, resulting in a rapid response and unrivalled reliability.
Additional features of ION Science Titan 2 Fixed Benzene Monitor include:
Visible alarm capability
Integration with existing site alarm systems through twin relay outputs
Simplified calibration procedure with easy-to-use firmware
Compatibility with both 4-20ma and rs485 modbus communication protocols for data analysis.
Titan 2 complies with IECEx, and features an IP65 Ingress Protection rating, making it safe for use in any environment. The MiniPID T2 10.0 eV Sensor, unique to Titan 2, is designed to nullify potential humidity interference while providing a fast response, high sensitivity, and market-leading reliability.
Existing Titan customers can benefit from a quick and convenient upgrade opportunity, as the Titan 2 service module is designed to be backwards compatible with a simple firmware upgrade.
ION Science Titan 2 Benzene Monitor Designed to Meet Evolving Industry Safety Requirements
In response to increasing evidence linking leukaemia and benzene exposure, the occupational exposure limit (OEL) has undergone significant reductions over time. Initially reduced to 50 ppm and later to 1 ppm as the 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) limit by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1987, health issues persist even at levels below 1 ppm, prompting various countries to advocate for further reductions.
The current occupational exposure limit for benzene in Australia is 1 ppm (3.2 mg/m3) averaged over an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA). This is the maximum concentration of benzene that a worker is allowed to be exposed to in the workplace. The limit is set by Safe Work Australia, which is the national workplace safety regulator in Australia.
Similarly, the current 8-hour TWA limit for benzene in the European Union (EU) also stands at 1 ppm (3.25 mg/m3). However, effective April 5th, 2024, the long-term exposure limit will be reduced to 0.5 ppm, with an additional reduction to just 0.2 ppm from April 2026 onwards, as outlined in Directive (EU) 2022/431 of the European Parliament and Council in March 2022.
Workers exposed to benzene above the occupational exposure limits may be at risk of health problems such as leukemia, anaemia, and other blood disorders, hence it is important for employers to take steps to reduce exposure to benzene in the workplace. The new Titan 2 Benzene Monitor has been future proofed to meet evolving industry regulations, considering the increasing concerns regarding benzene exposure and its associated health risks.
About ION Science
Headquartered in the UK, ION Science is a globally recognised leader in advanced gas detection equipment including fixed and portable volatile organic compound (VOC) detectors and gas sensors. For over 30 years, Ion Science has been developing cutting-edge measurement solutions for a wide range of industries, ensuring worker safety and environmental protection, even in the most challenging conditions.
ION Science’s range of gas detection solutions including benzene detectors are available from all Air-Met Scientific offices.
