6.3 Electronic (photo-ionisation gas testing equipment)
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6.3 Electronic (photo-ionisation gas testing equipment)

  6.3.1 Gas tests can be carried out that detect the presence of gases and their concentration levels. Similarly, equipment can confirm that there is a safe level of oxygen within the cargo transport unit. At the present time, the technology is such that both the quantification and discrimination are poor. There are frequent false positives due to cross sensitivities and readings are not accurate enough for determining safe exposure levels. Therefore, these instruments are used for preliminary screening.

Parent topic: 6 Fumigation Detection
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