Airgas – MSA Altair 5X Overview

Workers who face potentially dangerous situations deserve the best protection available. That’s why MSA recently introduced the ALTAIR® 5X Multigas Detector, now featuring integrated photoionization detection (PID) for volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Already the industry’s most advanced six-gas portable detection instrument, the ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector sets the bar even higher. Now you get industry-leading accuracy, repeatability and response times all in one small, lightweight device for standard gas detection and VOC applications.

Built on durability and powered by performance, see how the new ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector with PID technology delivers:

  • Enhanced safety
  • Reduced downtime
  • Lower cost of ownership
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VOC Detection

Already the industry’s most advanced six-gas portable detection instrument, the ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector sets the bar even higher. Now you get industry-leading accuracy, repeatability and response times all in one small, lightweight device for standard gas detection and VOC applications.


Common VOCs
  • Solvents
  • Paints
  • Coatings
  • Diesel
  • Jet Fuel
  • Gasoline
  • Acetone
  • Ethanol
  • Benzene
  • Butadiene
  • Hexane
  • Toluene
  • Xylene
  • MEK
  • Ethylene Oxide

Common Applications
  • Industrial hygiene and safety
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Confined space
  • Arson investigation
  • Indoor air quality
  • Environmental contamination and remediation
  • Cleanroom facility maintenance
  • Law enforcement & drug interdiction

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