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William Carlson

William Carlson is Technical Services Manager for the Neutronics Gas Analysis Division of MSA Bacharach.

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Oxygen Detection and Process Safety for Solvent-Based Adhesive and Sealant Production

The manufacture of solvent-based adhesives and sealants brings a higher risk of flammable/combustible situations, but tank blanketing can prevent hazards from developing.

William Carlson

June 15, 2022

If you’re a process engineer, manufacturer, or health and safety officer, you know that oxygen detection plays a key role in process safety and product quality. This is especially true when deployed in the production processes for adhesives and sealants manufacturing. Having too much oxygen in solvent storage tanks poses a significant risk of fire and explosion. In addition, too much oxygen within mixing vessels creates a risk of fire and explosion while also posing a risk to product quality.