AlcoCal® - Breath Alcohol
Standards
[for use with lion alcolmeter® breath
alcohol analysers]
*** Explanatory Booklet ***
[Issue 8: Jan 2010]
Ref: RM10655
© 2002, Lion Laboratories Limited
CONTENTS
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AlcoCal - General Product Description .......................................... 1
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AlcoCal
The Product Range .......................................................... 2
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AlcoCal - Alcohol Vapour Concentration ...................................... 4
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AlcoCal - Safe to Handle and Use .................................................. 5
Blood and Breath Alcohol Concentration Units .............................. 6
The Blood:Breath Ratio...................................................................... 8
Alcohol Breath:Blood Conversion Chart.......................................... 9
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Atmospheric Pressure: Use of the AlcoCal ................................. 10
at High Altitude
Abnormal Atmospheric Pressure Variations. ............................... 12
at Sea-level
Barometric Pressure Correction Look-up Table ........................... 13
High and Low Ambient Temperatures ........................................... 14
Rounding Up or Rounding Down .................................................... 15
To Sum It All Up So Far.................................................................... 16
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When to Use the AlcoCal Standard............................................... 17
Use of a Wet-Bath Simulator for Calibration.................................. 18
Checking and Adjustment
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Use of the AlcoCal Connector Tubes With................................... 19
Instrument Mouthpieces
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Instructions for Use of the AlcoCal - M Standard......................... 20
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Instructions for Use of the AlcoCal -S Standard .......................... 20
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Transportation of AlcoCal Standards ........................................... 21
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Safety Data Sheet AlcoCal - M....................................................... 22
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Safety Data Sheet AlcoCal - S, AlcoCal - D .................................. 27
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AlcoCal - E and AlcoCal - L
AlcoCal® - General Product Description
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AlcoCal breath alcohol standards are used to check and adjust the
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calibration setting of lion alcolmeter breath alcohol analysers. These
checking and adjustment procedures, which should be carried out at regular
intervals [see relevant instrument Handbook], ensure maximum analytical
accuracy when subsequently using the instrument to measure a subject's
breath alcohol level.
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Each AlcoCal breath alcohol standard consists of a small amount of alcohol
[ethanol] vapour, mixed with an inert diluent gas [nitrogen or air].
The alcohol concentration in the gas mixture is shown on the container's
label, generally in BREATH ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION [BrAC] - units.
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Please remember, AlcoCal cylinders contain vapour and gas only,
there is no liquid content. Do not assume they are empty just
because there is no sound when the containers are shaken.
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AlcoCal® - The Product Range
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There are three products in the AlcoCal range. For general use with all the
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lion alcolmeter instruments.
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AlcoCal - M
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a low pressure, disposable canister containing enough
gas for about 50 `shots', when used as directed.
Supplied complete with dispensing tube system.
Shelf Life:
Maximum Filling Pressure:
Number of Samples:
Quoted Alcohol Levels:
Alcohol Level Accuracy:
Weight [complete]:
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AlcoCal - 2AL-
6 months
10 bar [10 x 105hPa]
50 [approximately]
in mg/l breath alcohol units
±10% of stated value
120 grams
a high pressure, disposable cylinder containing
sufficient gas for about 300 'shots' when used as
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directed. Supplied with 10 AlcoCal connector tubes.
When the cylinder is empty, the regulator is detached
and retained for use with the replacement cylinder. The
empty cylinder should be disposed of safely.
Shelf Life:
Maximum Filling Pressure:
Number of Samples:
Quoted Alcohol Levels:
Alcohol Level Accuracy:
Weight [complete]:
Weight (cylinder only):
36 months
200 bar [200 x 105hPa])
300 [approximately]
in mg/l breath alcohol units
±3% of stated value
750 grams
500 grams
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AlcoCal - S
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a high pressure, disposable cylinder containing
sufficient gas for about 300 'shots' when used as
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directed. Supplied with 10 AlcoCal connector tubes.
When the cylinder is empty, the regulator is detached
and retained for use with the replacement cylinder. The
empty cylinder should be disposed of safely.
Shelf Life:
Maximum Filling Pressure:
Number of Samples:
Quoted Alcohol Levels:
Alcohol Level Accuracy:
Weight [complete]:
Weight (cylinder only):
36 months
200 bar [200 x 105hPa]
300 [approximately]
in mg/l breath alcohol units
±3% of stated value
750 grams
500 grams
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AlcoCal® Alcohol Vapour Concentration
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instruments measure alcohol vapour
Because lion alcolmeter
concentrations linearly up to a level of at least 1.40 milligrams per litre [mg/l
BrAC] [about 0.32% BAC], calibration and checking could, in principle, be
carried out at any known alcohol level up to these values.
For example, if the alcohol standard is 0.39mg/l in concentration, then
ensure the instrument reads this value during the checking and adjustment
stages. And if the standard is 0.31mg/l, then the instrument should read that
value.
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Technically at least, it is quite unnecessary to use an AlcoCal standard at
some exactly specified level, such as the local legal limit for driving.
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The AlcoCal - M standard is manufactured in the range 0.33 - 0.40mg/l.
The actual value of each individual standard supplied will of course be shown
on the label of the canister itself.
Each AlcoCal®- 2AL and AlcoCal®- S standard is manufactured and
calibrated on an individual basis. For this reason it is normally supplied at
specified alcohol concentration of either 0.22mg/l or 0.35mg/l.
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AlcoCal® - Safe to Handle and Use!
AlcoCal® standards are very safe to handle and use. The containers are
filled to a pressure well below their safe working limit.
The gas itself is not toxic, but do not vent completely in a small confined
area: depending on the diluent gas used, this could cause oxygen depletion
and therefore asphyxiation.
The containers in which gas is supplied are pressurised and so must be
treated with respect: do not puncture or attempt to incinerate, even when
empty.
........ But Safety Regulations Apply!
Various regulations are in force in various countries regarding the safety of
high pressure gas cylinders. In particular, in the United Kingdom, we are not
permitted to refill a cylinder at Lion if it has not been pressure tested and then
re-certified within the last five [5] years. If a cylinder received by Lion for
refilling is `out of date' then, on the customer's behalf and at their cost, Lion
will send that cylinder to its manufacturer for such testing and re-certification
before it is refilled. If a cylinder fails the pressure test, then repair is not
possible.
Refillable AlcoCal® cylinders must not be allowed to empty completely. If
this were to happen then, again, Lion has to return the cylinder to its
manufacturer for treatment of the interior surface before it can be refilled.
Any charges incurred for testing and re-certification, as well as for the
internal treatment of fully emptied cylinders and any repairs, are passed on to
the customer.
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Blood and Breath Alcohol
Concentration Units
The alcohol concentration in the gas of all AlcoCal® standards is
generally shown in units of milligrams of alcohol per litre of air
[breath] ie mg/l BrAC. This is the most internationally used unit of
expressing a subject's breath alcohol concentration [BrAC].
However, by reference to the Conversion Table in this booklet, which is
supplied with each standard, this stated value can be converted to any
of the other BAC or BrAC units in which an instrument has been set to
read.
The other alcohol concentration units in use around the world are:
Breath Alcohol Concentration [BrAC] Units:
Abbreviation
milligrams per litre
mg/l
micrograms per 100 millilitres
[ie. micrograms per decilitre]
μg/100ml, μg%
μg/dl
micrograms per litre
μg/l
Blood Alcohol Concentration [BAC] Units:
Abbreviation
milligrams per 100 millilitres
[ie. milligrams per decilitre]
mg/100ml, mg%
mg/%, mg/dl
percent blood alcohol
[grams of alcohol per 100ml of blood,
or 210 litres of breath]
% BAC, % BAL
promille [weight/volume]
[grams of alcohol per litre of blood]
‰ g/l
promille [weight/weight]
[grams of alcohol per kilogram of blood]
‰ g/kg
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PLEASE NOTE:
Mostly, blood alcohol is measured ‘weight by volume’ (i.e. weight of
alcohol per unit volume of blood). However, in some European
countries, it is measured ‘weight by weight’ (i.e. weight of alcohol per
unit weight of blood).
To convert from ‰ w/v to ‰ w/w use must be made of the specific
gravity of blood, which is about 1.06. So a 1.00 ‰ w/w blood sample
[less blood] is actually about 6% stronger in alcohol than a 1.00 ‰ w/v
sample.
The weight/weight system is only [to our knowledge] used in countries
which also use promille units.
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The Blood:Breath Ratio
The concentration of alcohol in blood is over two thousand times stronger
than that in breath. The ratio between the two levels is the blood:breath
ratio and there is some debate about its true value. In fact, 2,300:1 is closest
to the in vivo value [which really says that the alcohol concentration in the
blood is 2,300 times stronger than in the breath], but different countries take
various values.
In the UK, for instance, 2,300:1 is used but in the USA and Australia, the
ratio is 2,100; while in France it is taken as 2,000:1.
The higher the ratio the lower the breath alcohol level. Or to put it another
way, for the same breath sample, an instrument calibrated at 2,100:1 will
give a lower blood alcohol reading than one calibrated at 2,300:1.
So, if an instrument is to be set to read in blood alcohol [BAC] units, it is
necessary to know what value blood:breath ratio to use, before the BrAC
value shown on the AlcoCal® label can be converted to BAC units.
This information should be checked with a reputable authority [such as a
Forensic Science Laboratory] in the user's country.
Conversion Example 1:
A UK user has an instrument set to read in mg/100ml BAC...
The AlcoCal® standard supplied has a value of 0.35mg/l BrAC...
The local blood:breath ratio is 2,300:1...
So, the corresponding BAC reading is 80mg/100ml [always round down].
Conversion Example 2:
A US user has an instrument set to read in % BAC...
The AlcoCal® standard has a value of 0.28mg/l BrAC...
The local blood:breath ratio is 2,100:1...
So, the corresponding BAC reading is 0.058%
Partly to avoid the debate about such conversion, most countries
now use only BrAC units in breath alcohol measurement, which
eliminates the use of the blood:breath ratio altogether.
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μg/100ml
BrAC
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
mg/L
BrAC
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.23
0.24
0.25
0.26
0.27
0.28
0.29
0.30
0.31
0.32
0.33
0.34
0.35
0.36
0.37
0.38
0.39
0.40
0.41
0.42
0.43
0.44
0.45
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
BrAC
μg/L
BREATH ALCOHOL
CONCENTRATION
46
48
50
52
55
57
60
62
64
66
69
71
73
76
78
80
83
85
87
90
92
94
96
99
101
103
44
46
48
50
53
55
57
59
61
63
66
68
70
72
74
77
79
81
83
86
88
90
92
94
97
99
2200
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
75
77
79
81
84
86
88
90
92
94
2100
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
82
84
85
88
90
2000
mg/100ml BAC (mg%)
2300
0.46
0.48
0.50
0.52
0.55
0.57
0.60
0.62
0.64
0.66
0.69
0.71
0.73
0.76
0.78
0.80
0.83
0.85
0.87
0.90
0.92
0.94
0.96
0.99
1.01
1.03
2300
0.44
0.46
0.48
0.50
0.53
0.55
0.57
0.59
0.61
0.63
0.66
0.68
0.70
0.72
0.74
0.77
0.79
0.81
0.83
0.86
0.88
0.90
0.92
0.94
0.97
0.99
2200
0.42
0.44
0.48
0.46
0.50
0.52
0.54
0.56
0.58
0.61
0.63
0.65
0.67
0.69
0.71
0.73
0.75
0.77
0.79
0.81
0.84
0.86
0.88
0.90
0.92
0.94
2100
promille w/v BAC
0.40
0.42
0.44
0.46
0.48
0.50
0.52
0.54
0.56
0.58
0.60
0.62
0.64
0.66
0.68
0.70
0.72
0.74
0.76
0.78
0.80
0.82
0.84
0.85
0.88
0.90
2000
0.43
0.45
0.47
0.49
0.52
0.54
0.56
0.58
0.60
0.62
0.65
0.67
0.69
0.71
0.73
0.75
0.78
0.80
0.82
0.84
0.86
0.88
0.91
0.93
0.95
0.97
2300
0.41
0.43
0.45
0.47
0.49
0.51
0.53
0.55
0.58
0.60
0.62
0.64
0.66
0.68
0.70
0.72
0.74
0.76
0.78
0.80
0.82
0.85
0.87
0.89
0.91
0.93
2200
0.39
0.41
0.43
0.45
0.47
0.49
0.51
0.52
0.56
0.58
0.60
0.61
0.63
0.65
0.67
0.69
0.71
0.73
0.75
0.77
0.79
0.81
0.83
0.85
0.87
0.89
2100
promille w/w BAC
BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION
ALCOCAL BREATH:BLOOD CONVERSION CHART
0.38
0.40
0.41
0.43
0.45
0.47
0.49
0.51
0.53
0.55
0.57
0.58
0.60
0.62
0.64
0.66
0.68
0.70
0.72
0.74
0.75
0.77
0.79
0.81
0.83
0.85
2000
0.046
0.048
0.050
0.052
0.055
0.057
0.060
0.062
0.064
0.066
0.069
0.071
0.073
0.076
0.078
0.080
0.083
0.085
0.087
0.090
0.092
0.094
0.096
0.099
0.101
0.103
0.044
0.046
0.048
0.050
0.053
0.055
0.057
0.059
0.061
0.063
0.066
0.068
0.070
0.072
0.074
0.077
0.079
0.081
0.083
0.086
0.088
0.090
0.092
0.094
0.097
0.099
2200
0.042
0.044
0.046
0.048
0.050
0.052
0.054
0.056
0.058
0.060
0.063
0.065
0.067
0.069
0.071
0.073
0.075
0.077
0.079
0.081
0.084
0.086
0.088
0.090
0.092
0.094
2100
0.040
0.042
0.044
0.046
0.048
0.050
0.052
0.054
0.056
0.058
0.060
0.062
0.064
0.066
0.068
0.070
0.072
0.074
0.076
0.078
0.080
0.082
0.084
0.085
0.088
0.090
2000
percent BAC (%BAC)
2300
Atmospheric Pressure: Use of the AlcoCal®
at High Altitude
The concentration of alcohol in each AlcoCal® product is carefully controlled
to give the correct vapour concentration when that cylinder or canister is
used at sea level at normal atmospheric pressure (1 Bar). However, at lower
atmospheric pressures, the concentration of alcohol in the vapour leaving the
AlcoCal® will be proportionately less [this is a simple Boyle's Law effect].
The variations in alcohol concentration due to NORMAL atmospheric
pressure changes at sea level are generally so small as to be negligible.
However, if the AlcoCal® was used at a high altitude, significant errors would
be produced if suitable corrections were not made for the reduction in
atmospheric pressure.
It is emphasised that the sensitivity of the instrument to alcohol (ie. a reading
from a breath sample) is NOT affected by changes in atmospheric pressure;
it is only the concentration of alcohol in the vapour from the AlcoCal®
standard as used during the calibration or checking processes.
Altitude Above Sea
Level
Metres
0
250
500
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
2250
2500
2750
3000
3250
3500
Correction
Factor
Feet
0
820
1640
2460
3280
4100
4920
5740
6560
7380
8200
9020
9840
10660
11500
1.000
0.965
0.935
0.905
0.875
0.845
0.820
0.790
0.760
0.735
0.710
0.690
0.665
0.645
0.625
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The Correction Table gives correction factors to be applied to the stated
AlcoCal® value when this is to be used at various altitudes above sea level.
Altitude Correction Example 1:
A figure of 80mg/100ml BAC is indicated after use of the Conversion
Table, but the AlcoCal® is to be used at an altitude of 2,500 metres.
The Correction Factor at this altitude is 0.710, which means the
actual AlcoCal® value is:
80 x 0.710 = 56mg/100ml (round down)
Altitude Correction Example 2:
A figure of 37μg/100ml BrAC is indicated after use of the Conversion
Table, but the AlcoCal® is to be used at an altitude of 3,000 metres.
The Correction Factor at this altitude is 0.665, which means the
actual AlcoCal® value is:
37 x 0.665 = 24μg/100ml (round down)
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Abnormal Atmospheric Pressure
Variations at Sea-level
If the atmospheric pressure even at sea level is known to be very low - such
as during a tropical storm - then this too should be taken into account when
calculating the actual value of any particular AlcoCal® standard.
For instance, an AlcoCal® standard with a BrAC value of 0.35mg/l is to be
used where the current atmospheric pressure is only 940mB. Standard
atmospheric pressure at sea-level is 1,013mB, so the BrAC value of the
standard will be:
940 x 0.35 = 0.32mg/l (rounded down)
1,013
and if the atmospheric pressure was high, say 1,060mB, then the value of
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the same AlcoCal would be:
1,060 x 0.35 = 0.36mg/l (also rounded down)
1,013
The same calculation of simple proportion may be used in all cases, for all
units of pressure measurement.
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High and Low Ambient Temperatures
Unlike wet-bath breath simulators, there is no water:air alcohol equilibrium
dependency in AlcoCal® standards. This means that there is much less
effect brought about by variations in ambient temperature.
However, temperature will modify the alcohol level in the vapour leaving an
AlcoCal® standard, simply through expansion/contraction [Charles’ Law]
effects. For this reason, AlcoCal® standards should be kept away from
sources of excess heat and cold, and should be allowed to recover if they
are so exposed.
Ideally, AlcoCal® standards should not be used if they are outside the
temperature range 10 – 25oC.
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Rounding Up or Rounding Down?
Some Lion instruments give digital readings in single increments. Others
read to the nearest increments of 5 or 10, where the reading is always shown
to the last [lower] digit, ie a 0 or a 5. If the BrAC to BAC conversion figure
shown in the conversion table does not end in 0 or 5, simply take the figure
up/down to the nearest useable figure, as required.
Rounding Example 1:
A figure of 81mg/100ml is indicated after use of the Conversion and
Altitude Correction Tables: the instrument reading should be
80mg/100ml.
Rounding Example 2:
A figure of 84mg/100ml is indicated after use of the Conversion and
Altitude Correction Tables: the instrument reading should be
85mg/100ml.
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To Sum it All Up So Far
Before using an AlcoCal® breath alcohol standard to check or adjust the
calibration of a lion alcolmeter® instrument, simply:
1.
Check the instrument configuration. Does it read in BrAC or BAC
units? [This is usually shown on a label near the display].
2.
Does the instrument read in increments of 1 or 5?
3.
If BAC is used, what blood:breath ratio is to be used?
4.
What BrAC mg/l value is shown on the AlcoCal® label?
5.
Use the Conversion Table to assess the [sea-level] reading in the
appropriate units and at the relevant blood:breath ratio that is the
equivalent of the alcohol concentration value on the AlcoCal®
label.
6.
If using AlcoCal® at an altitude of 250 metres or higher, apply
the correction factor derived from the Altitude Correction Table
(or correct for any known abnormal atmospheric pressure
variation).
7.
If the instrument reads in increments of 5, take the reading to the
nearest figure ending in 0 or 5.
8.
Note this final figure, which is the equivalent of the alcohol
concentration of the standard as shown on the label.
9.
Refer to `Instructions for the Use of AlcoCal® Standards' of
this leaflet and to the calibration checking/adjustment instructions
in your instrument manual.
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When to Use the AlcoCal® Standard
Each instrument in the lion alcolmeter® range uses an electrochemical
fuel cell to detect and measure the concentration of alcohol in expired
breath. Over a period of time, the sensitivity of this fuel cell to alcohol will
change, because of an ageing effect of its platinum electrode.
This change in sensitivity is usually a decrease, but not generally more than
1 or 2% per month. This means the instrument would, if left unadjusted,
eventually read falsely low or falsely high. It is therefore necessary to use a
known alcohol vapour standard from time to time to check the accuracy of
reading: this procedure is known as a calibration check. No actual
adjustment is made to the instrument: it is simply a check.
If the check reading given by the instrument is unacceptably different from
the value of the AlcoCal® standard, then an adjustment must be made: this
is the calibration adjustment procedure. During calibration the
instrument is actually reset to read the true value of the standard.
As has been said, the sensitivity change of the fuel cell sensor used in the
lion alcolmeter® instruments is only about 1% per month. This means, in
effect, these instruments in fact hold their calibration [ie. maintain their
accuracy of measurement] for an appreciable time. The required frequency
of carrying out calibration checks is very much a decision for the user,
depending on relevant circumstances. However, a monthly calibration
check is recommended since, not only does this procedure check the
accuracy of alcohol measurement, it also tests the general good working of
the instrument.
Calibration adjustment is required only when the calibration check
procedure shows a result which is unacceptably different from the actual
AlcoCal® concentration: this should not occur more than about two or three
times per year. Again, what constitutes an "unacceptably different" reading is
the decision of the user or his controlling authority, based on various
operational factors. As an initial guide only, under most circumstances, a
check reading which is more than 10% different from the concentration of
the AlcoCal® would indicate that calibration adjustment is required.
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Use of a Wet-Bath Simulator for
Calibration Checking and Adjustment
If a wet-bath simulator is to be used instead of an AlcoCal® standard then
please follow the instructions as supplied with that simulator.
The following points should also be considered:
1.
The outlet tube should be as short as possible, so as to minimise
the dead space.
2.
The outlet tube should be fitted with a disposable mouthpiece as
supplied for use with the particular instrument.
3.
The solution should be fresh, of the correct alcohol
concentration, at the proper temperature, at the proper level in
the jar, and continuously stirred.
4.
If an ionic preservative is added (such as copper sulphate), the
concentration should be as low as possible, so as to minimise
the ‘salting out effect’.
5.
All joints must be airtight.
6.
The air flow rate should be in the range of 10-15 litres per minute.
7.
Incoming air should be broken up into small bubbles, but not so
fine as to increase the back pressure.
8.
Allow the vapour to pass for about 5 seconds; THEN take the
sample; THEN stop the air flow.
9.
Change the mouthpiece after every three or four runs, or
whenever condensation is seen inside.
10.
Change the solution frequently; either weekly or
every 50 or so uses.
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Use of the AlcoCal® Connector
Tubes with Instrument Mouthpieces
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AlcoCal – 2AL, AlcoCal®- S, AlcoCal®- D (refills) and
AlcoCal®- L standards (refills) are supplied with tapered
Connector Tubes. These Connector Tubes are used in
conjunction with the relevant mouthpiece as supplied for
use with each particular model of instrument. The
Dispensing Top supplied with every AlcoCal®- M standard
includes an integral Connector Tube for direct attachment
to the instrument mouthpiece.
The internal taper at the one end of the Connector Tube
means it can be fitted to any of the AlcoCal® standards,
while the external taper at the opposite end mean it can be
inserted tightly into any of the mouthpieces mentioned
above.
Whichever mouthpiece is used, it must be free of any
condensation and must form a tight fit on to the sampling
port of the particular instrument. Also, the Connector Tube
must always be clean and dry, and form an airtight seal
on both the cylinder regulator outlet and the instrument
mouthpiece.
Instructions for checking/adjusting calibration are given in
the Operator Handbook supplied with each instrument [or in
the Supervisor Handbook, where relevant], and these
should still be followed. However, if the Handbook refers to
the breath alcohol standard by its previous trade name of
`NALCO', then the instructions relating to use of the
Delivery Tube are no longer applicable and should be
replaced by the instructions given on the next page.
Please ensure that any old Delivery Tubes are discarded.
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Instructions for Use of
the AlcoCal®- M Standard
This standard is always supplied complete with a new dispensing top,
incorporating the new Connector Tube, all in one unit:
1. Refer to relevant instrument handbook for
instruction on sampling.
2. Attach the relevant mouthpiece to the instrument
sampling port.
3. If not already attached, fit the Dispensing Top to the
spindle on top of the can.
4. Connect the `blowing end' of the mouthpiece directly to
the Dispensing Top.
Important: allow the vapour to pass for about 5 seconds;
THEN take the sample; THEN stop the gas flow.
Instructions for the Use of AlcoCal®- S
and AlcoCal®- 2AL Standards
This standard is always supplied complete with disposable Connector
Tubes, for direct connection to the instrument mouthpiece.
1. Refer to relevant instrument handbook for venting
instructions on sampling. Please pay particular
attention to the instructions for venting air from the
cylinder head.... IF the standard has not been used
recently.
2.
Attach the relevant mouthpiece to the instrument
sampling port.
3.
Attach a tapered Connector Tube to the outlet from
cylinder regulator.
4. Connect the `blowing end' of the mouthpiece directly to
the Connector Tube.
Important: allow the vapour to pass for about 5 seconds;
THEN take the sample; THEN stop the gas flow.
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Transportation of AlcoCal© Standards
AlcoCal® alcohol vapour standards are classified as "DANGEROUS
GOODS" for shipping purposes, and there are strict regulations in force
regarding their transportation. These regulations also apply when an
‘EMPTY’ cylinder is being returned to Lion for refilling.
The regulations are too detailed to specify here, as these may vary by
country and by carrier, but relevant information is summarised below:
MUST BE DECLARED AS HAZARDOUS CARGO WITH APPROPRIATE
PACKAGING, LABELLING AND DOCUMENTATION.
BY POST
Pressurised cylinders/canisters must not be sent by
post.
BY AIR
Forbidden in hand luggage.
Compressed gas n.o.s. (Nitrogen Mixture)UN 1956
Class/Division 2.2 Non-flammable gas
PASSENGER
AIRCRAFT
AlcoCal®-S & AlcoCal® - 2AL
Packing instruction - 200
Maximum net quantity per package – 75kgs
AlcoCal®-M
Ship in limited quantities as Aerosols
Packing instruction – Y203
Maximum quantity – 30kgs gross weight
CARGO
AIRCRAFT
AlcoCal®-S & AlcoCal®- 2AL
Packing instruction - 200
Maximum net quantity per package - 150kgs
AlcoCal®-M’s
Ship in limited quantities as Aerosols
Packing instruction – Y203
Maximum gross quantity per package – 30kgs
BY ROAD
AlcoCal®-S - ADR 2, 1A, 3
AlcoCal®-M - ADR 2, 5A, 3, LQ1
IMDG/IMO 2163
BY SEA
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TY VERLON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BARRY, VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF63 2BE, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM
TEL. +44 (0) 1446 724500
FAX +44 (0) 1446 724501
WEB SITE http://www.lionlaboratories.com
E-MAIL [email protected]
SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT:
VERSION:
1
2
120 – 235 PPM ETHANOL BALANCE NITROGEN
3
Revision DATE:
05/02/04
PAGE 1/5
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION / COMPANY
Product Name
120 – 200 ppm Ethanol balance Nitrogen
AlcoCal® - M.
Company Identification
see header and/or footer.
Emergency Phone Nos.
see header and/or footer.
COMPOSTION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
Substance / Preparation
Preparation
Components / ImpuritiesContains no other components or impurities which
will influence the classification of this
product.
EEC No (from EINECS)
3
Not applicable for preparations.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Identification
Compressed Gas. In high concentrations
may cause asphyxiation.
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4
5
FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
In high concentrations may cause
asphyxiation and death. Symptoms may
include loss of mobility/consciousness.
Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation.
Remove victim to uncontaminated area
wearing
self-contained
breathing
apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested.
Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if
breathing stopped.
Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential
route of exposure.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards
6
Exposure to fire may cause containers to
rupture/explode. Inform Fire Brigade. Non
flammable.
Hazardous Combustion
Products
None.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
All known extinguishers can be used.
Specific Methods
Move container away from fire, or cool with
water from a protected position.
Specific Protective Equipment
None.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Evacuate area. Wear self contained
breathing apparatus when entering area
unless atmosphere is proved to be safe.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Post warning
notices.
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7
Environmental Precautions
Try to stop release if safe to do so.
Clean up Methods
Ventilate area.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling and Storage
8
Suck back of water into the container must
be prevented. Do not allow feedback into
the container. Use only properly specified
equipment which is suitable for this
product, its supply pressure and
temperature. Contact supplier if in doubt.
Refer to supplier’s container handling
instructions. Keep container below 50o C
in a well ventilated place.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protection
9
Ensure adequate ventilation.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Relative Density
Lighter or similar to air.
Solubility mg/l water
Not known, but considered to have low
solubility.
Appearance / Colour
Colourless gas.
Odour
Odour of alcohol.
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions.
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General
No known toxicological effects from this
product.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General
No known ecological damage caused by
this product.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General
Do not discharge into any place where its
accumulation could be dangerous. To
atmosphere in a well ventilated place.
Contact supplier if guidance is required.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No
1950
Class/Div
2.2
ADR/RID Hazard No
20
IMDG No
2124
Labeling ADR
Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas.
Other Transport Information
Avoid transport on vehicles where the load
space is not separated from the driver’s
compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is
aware of potential hazards of the load and
knows what to do in the event of an
accident or an emergency.
Before
transporting product containers ensure that
they are firmly secured.
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Proper Shipping Name
(For Air, Sea & UK Road)
Aerosols, non-flammable
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
No in Annex 1 of Dir 67/548
Not applicable for preparations.
EC Classification
Not classified as dangerous substance.
Labeling of cylinders
- Symbols
- Risk phases
- Safety phrases
Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas.
RAs Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
S9 Keep container in well ventilated
place.
S23 Do not breath the gas.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during
operator training.
Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough
material compatibility and safety study should be carried out.
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going
to press. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be
accepted.
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TY VERLON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BARRY, VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF63 2BE, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM
TEL. +44 (0) 1446 724500
FAX +44 (0) 1446 724501
WEB SITE http://www.lionlaboratories.com
E-MAIL [email protected]
SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT:
VERSION:
1
2
3
120 – 235 PPM ETHANOL BALANCE NITROGEN
3
Revision DATE:
19/05/04
PAGE:1/5
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION / COMPANY
Product Name
120 – 235 ppm Ethanol balance Nitrogen
AlcoCal® - S, Alcocal® – D, Alcocal® – E,
Alcocal® - L.
Company Identification
see header and/or footer.
Emergency Phone Nos.
see header and/or footer.
COMPOSTION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
Substance / Preparation
Components / Impurities
Preparation.
Contains no other components or
impurities which will influence the
classification of this product.
EEC No (from EINECS)
Not applicable for preparations.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Identification
Compressed Gas. In high concentrations
may cause asphyxiation.
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4
5
FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
In high concentrations may cause
asphyxiation and death. Symptoms may
include loss of mobility/consciousness.
Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation.
Remove victim to uncontaminated area
wearing
self
contained
breathing
apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested.
Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if
breathing stopped.
Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential
route of exposure.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards
6
Exposure to fire may cause containers to
rupture/explode. Inform Fire Brigade. Non
flammable.
Hazardous Combustion
Products
None.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
All known extinguishers can be used.
Specific Methods
Move container away from fire, or cool
with water from a protected position.
Specific Protective Equipment
None.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Evacuate area. Wear self contained
breathing apparatus when entering area
unless atmosphere is proved to be safe.
Page 29
Ensure adequate ventilation.
warning notices.
7
Environmental Precautions
Try to stop release if safe to do so.
Clean up Methods
Ventilate area.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling and Storage
8
Suck back of water into the container must
be prevented. Do not allow feedback into
the container. Use only properly specified
equipment which is suitable for this
product, its supply pressure and
temperature. Contact supplier if in doubt.
Refer to supplier’s container handling
instructions. Keep container below 50o C
in a well ventilated place.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protection
9
Post
Ensure adequate ventilation.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Relative Density
Lighter or similar to air.
Solubility mg/l water
Not known, but considered to have low
solubility
Appearance / Colour
Colourless gas
Odour
Odour of alcohol
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10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General
No known toxicological effects from this
product.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General
No known ecological damage caused by
this product.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General
Do not discharge into any place where its
accumulation could be dangerous. To
atmosphere in a well ventilated place.
Contact supplier if guidance is required.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No
1956
Class/Div
2.2
ADR Classification Code
1A
ADR/RID Hazard No
20
Groupcard No
20g01
Labelling ADR
Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas.
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Other Transport Information
Avoid transport on vehicles where the
load space is not separated from the
driver’s compartment. Ensure vehicle
driver is aware of potential hazards of the
load and knows what to do in the event of
an accident or an emergency. Before
transporting product containers ensure that
they are firmly secured.
Proper Shipping Name
(For Air, Sea & UK Road)
Compressed gas, n.o.s. (Nitrogen mixture)
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
No in Annex 1 of Dir 67/548
Not applicable for preparations.
EC Classification
Not classified as dangerous substance.
Labelling of cylinders
- Symbols
- Risk phases
- Safety phrases
Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas.
RAs Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
S9 Keep container in well ventilated
place.
S23 Do not breath the gas.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during
operator training.
Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough
material compatibility and safety study should be carried out.
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going
to press. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be
accepted.
Page 32
Lion Contact Details
Mail
Lion Laboratories Limited
Ty Verlon Industrial Estate
Cardiff Road, Barry
Vale of Glamorgan CF63 2BE
Wales, UK
Telephone
[+44] [0] 1446 724500
Fax
[+44] [0] 1446 724501
E-mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
World Wide Web
www.lionlaboratories.com