Laboratory Gas Detection

Scale up Your Lab Safety with Sentinel+

Toxic, flammable, and asphyxiant gases are among the most common and serious hazards found in lab environments. The best way to protect the vital work carried out in these critical workplaces is with a gas detection system that is tailored to the specific needs of your lab.

IGD provide scalable solutions for labs of any size or type, from single-room educational suites to huge multilevel research facilities. Our Sentinel+ range of fixed gas detection products offers unparalleled reliability, ultimate safety and a laboratory gas detection system that adheres to all regulatory compliance.

What are the Hazards?

No two lab environments are alike—differences in size, purpose and configuration often exist within the same facility. Each lab may present a unique set of gas hazards depending entirely on the processes and materials in use. That’s why it’s important to choose gas detection equipment that’s tailored to the specific risks in your lab. There’s no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” solution. That’s why we’ve developed a range of sensors capable of detecting more than 700 gases and vapours. Our sensor technologies offer increased operational lifetimes and industry-leading detection ranges, enabling us to design custom gas detection solutions for even the most complex laboratory environments.

No matter how diverse your gas hazards may be, we can help you safeguard your people, processes, and property with precision—with one adaptable system for any lab.

Swift. Simple. Safe.

Sentinel+ is IGD’s exclusive gas detection system. The concept is simple: power and communications are both handled by a single polarity-independent 2-wire cable, utilising the only communications protocol specifically designed and optimised for gas detection. Everyone else uses at least 4 wires to run their systems. By doing a better job with just 2, we can offer ultimate protection for a fraction of the cost. The future of gas detection is digital.

Sentinel+ is built to scale with your lab. Smaller labs may only need a TOC-635 Control Panel and a single TOC-750 Safe Area detector for each gas. Clean rooms and cryogenic suites can benefit from the TOC-750 Sampler and its range of end-of-line units. Larger facilities can be managed with a single TOC-750 Control Panel, linking up to 350 external devices across 1km and meeting a wide range of needs from one central hub. RSIs, Beacon Sounders, 7″ HMIs and GasNet remote monitoring combine to create the ideal solution for any laboratory. The adaptable nature of Sentinel+ means that even if labs are repurposed, our detectors can easily be adjusted to meet the new requirements.

Navigating Government Legislation

Implementing laboratory gas detection isn’t just best practice; it’s a legal obligation. Meeting regulations can be complex, but we can help you navigate them with industry expertise and a third-party accredited system that covers every requirement. The diverse gas risks presented by lab environments make understanding your legal obligations even more important.

In the UK, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 serves as the primary legislation governing all workplaces. Under this act, various supporting documents outline requirements for monitoring hazardous gases.

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) require employers to assess risks from hazardous substances.
The EH40 list sets limits for monitoring toxic gases.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) require workplaces to assess and control fire and explosion risks from hazardous substances. This includes monitoring flammable gases and oxygen levels.
Approved Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes from the HSE outline best practice.
Every country has its own gas monitoring and exposure rules. In the UK, it’s DSEAR, while in the USA, the key authorities are OSHA and NIOSH.

IGD sets two alarm levels on our systems, both below the formal legislative limits. Sentinel+ warns you of leaks early, so you can act before conditions become hazardous, alerting you to a problem before it becomes a problem.

TOC-750 Safe Area Detector

TOC-750 ssafe square — Sensor options for over 700 gases and vapours, and our long life sensor technology, combine to deliver the gold standard in accurate detection.

TOC-750S Sampler

TOC750S square — The ultimate problem solver. Utilise a range of end-of-line units and filters to monitor awkward spaces and sterile environments.

TOC-750 Control Panel

toc750 safe are square — Your central hub. Interface with up to 350 external devices via the 7” touch screen, and deliver Sentinel+ to your entire complex.

BELLMINI Portable

BELLMINI in square — Advanced personal protection in a lightweight ergonomic package. With sensor options for up to 18 different gases.

Why Choose IGD?

As the world’s first gas detection company, we’ve been protecting people and property for more than a century. Throughout that time, our goal has remained the same: To keep you safe by continuously improving our pioneering technology. From our first flammable gas detector to our groundbreaking Sentinel+ Addressable gas detection technology, more than a century of expertise and innovation has kept us at the forefront of an industry that began right here, at IGD.

Everything is manufactured in-house so that we can guarantee you the level of quality that our customers have come to expect of us, taking care of the entire process from consultation to installation. Our Aftercare+ service provides ongoing maintenance and support to keep your system running and your people safe, and the IGD Academy offers free online courses to provide you with the knowledge you need to understand your laboratory gas detection system.

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IGD in Action: Manchester University

Check out our case study to see how Sentinel+ is protecting students and staff at Europe’s largest engineering campus.