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| During testing conducted by Maxim Technologies, the following facts concerning the smoke generated by LiquSmoke were determined, under the guidelines set by NIOSH – the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and OSHA – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. During the tests, Maxim Technologies collected a sample of the smoke generated by LiquiSmoke in a charcoal tube. The sample was sent to the Wisconsin Occupational Health Laboratory. A “GC Solvent Scan” was conducted to determine if the smoke generated by LiquiSmoke formed any hazardous compounds or conditions. The “GC” scan searched for 107 different hazardous organic compounds. Of the 107 items listed only.01 ppm petroleum distillates was found. The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit is 500 ppm. Further testing by Maxim Technologies found that ambient carbon monoxide levels were found to be zero. NIOSH regulations have determined the “8 hour time weighted average” (TWA) for carbon monoxide to be 35 parts per million (ppm). During the duration of the test measurable TWA levels of LiquiSmoke ranged from 4.6 to 7.8 ppm within the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) set by OSHA. Maxim Technologies also tested for carbon dioxide levels. Ambient levels were found to be at 330 ppm. The level of carbon dioxide during the entire LiquiSmoke test was determined to be 500 ppm. The OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) is 5000 ppm. In addition, testing by Maxim Technologies was also performed to determine if usage of the product left any staining or odor. Residual staining and order tests were conducted in a closed facility filled with LiquiSmoke. Time interval testing of filter paper samples exposed to LiquiSmoke was examined under a microscope at 40X magnification. In all cases no visible staining was present, along with no odor on any of the filter papers exposed to the smoke. This summary is based on complete reports from Maxim Technologies of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Copies of these tests, as well as the findings of the Wisconsin Occupational Health Laboratory are available below. 1. MSDS and test data explanation 2. MAXIM Technologies, Inc. cover letter and report. (.pdf) (531.6 KB) |
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