UK’s Top Laboratory Officially Certifies Cabin Air Sensor Solutions’ Innovative Sensor for the Aviation Industry
World’s first volatile and semi-volatile organophosphate (nerve agent) detector has proof of efficacy verified by the National Physical Laboratory
LONDON – May 5, 2022 – Cabin Air Sensor Solutions Ltd. (CASS), the leading company in developing detectors for volatile toxic compounds, today announced that its real-time sensor for aircraft cockpits and cabins has been certified to operate successfully by the UK’s
National Physical Laboratory. After multiple in-house tests, the real-time detection of tributyl phosphate (TBP) was witnessed by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), thereby certifying the efficacy of the sensor.
CASS is also configuring the volatile organophosphate sensor to detect additional toxins. Failure of engine seals can cause jet lubrication oil to release toxic components of the oil into the aircraft cabin via the bleed-air cabin pressurizing and heating system, these are called ‘Fume Events’.
“Use of the sensor on all flights globally will alert pilots and their cabin crew if and when poisonous compounds are present in the aircraft cabin air,” said the CEO of CASS, David Newman. “Unquestionable evidence of a fume event, as well as lowlevel chronic leakage, taking place will empower airline staff to take immediate action to ensure the health and safety of everyone on the aircraft. We are so proud of our work in building the world’s first volatile and semi-volatile organophosphate detector that immediately recognises neurotoxins (nerve agents).”
CASS has worked with the NPL over the last three years to achieve independent validation of its proprietary technology. The sensor is now certified for its capabilities to selectively detect individual volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds such as Tributyl Phosphate (TBP). Work is ongoing to add Tricresyl Phosphate (TCP) and Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP) to its detection library.
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