Electrochemical Sensor measures hydrogen sulfide.

Draeger Inc. Jul 31, 2002

Press Release Summary:

DragerSensor XS-2 H2S features 3-electrode design, which provides specificity to H2S and resistance to damage from over exposure to high gas concentrations. Sensor is suitable for measuring hydrogen sulfide in oil and gas, pulp and paper, waste treatment, confined space, and petrochemical applications. Sensors are optimized for use in Drager MiniWarn, Multiwarn II, and Pac III monitors.

Original Press Release:

Draeger Introduces the DragerSensor XS-2 H2S

July 15, 2002 - - Pittsburgh, PA - - Draeger has introduced a new electrochemical sensor, the DragerSensor XS-2 H2S for the measurement of H2S (hydrogen sulfide). This new sensor features better temperature and pressure compensation, reduced cross sensitivities, and a 2-year warranty. The patented three-electrode design of the DragerSensor XS-2 H2S sensor provides excellent specificity to H2S and resistance to damage from over exposure to high H2S gas concentrations. As with all DragerSensors, the response to gases is fast and accurate. These sensors are optimized for use in the Drager MiniWarn, Multiwarn II, and Pac III monitors.

The DragerSensor XS-2 H2S is ideal for measuring Hydrogen Sulfide in oil & gas, pulp & paper, waste treatment, confined space and petrochemical applications.

Draeger Safety, Inc.

101 Technology Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1057

Tel: (412) 787-8383

Fax: (412) 787-2207

www.draeger.net

Draeger Safety, Incorporated in Pittsburgh, PA is part of the Draegerwerk, AG group of companies servicing the Safety, Medical, Aerospace, Diving and Computer Information Systems markets. Located in Luebeck, Germany, Draegerwerk, AG employs more than 8,500 people worldwide and has production, sales and distribution facilities located in over 100 countries.

Draeger Safety, Incorporated US headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Pittsburgh, PA and employ approximately 200 people. Established in 1976, Draeger Safety, Inc. is the largest of Draegerwerk AG's subsidiaries worldwide concentrating in the areas of Gas Detection, Respiratory Protection, Diving and Service. Draeger Safety maintains satellite sales offices, in Houston, TX; Durango, CO; Los Angeles, CA; and Mexico City. Wesley J. Kenneweg serves as president and CEO and has been with the Draeger organization since 1983.

Principal Product Lines include:

-Electronic gas detection measuring and monitoring instruments and systems

-Self-contained breathing apparatus

-Disposable, half-mask and full-face mask filters

-Electro-chemical and infrared sensor engineering and manufacturing

-Draeger Tubes and Draeger CMS spot measurement gas & vapor sampling

-Underwater semi-closed circuit rebreathers

-Filter and oxygen generating self-rescuers

-Emergency escape breathing apparatus

-Supplied air respirators and systems

-Breathalyzer Products