Every single day, law enforcement officers, commercial fleet managers, and ignition interlock technicians rely on breathalyzers to make critical decisions. Whether it is a roadside checkpoint ensuring public safety or a driver starting a commercial truck, the accuracy of these devices cannot be up for debate.
For over 15 years, Calgaz has been the trusted name behind the scenes, supplying premium breath alcohol gas standards. From evidentiary testing to everyday commercial applications, our ethanol gas mixtures set the industry benchmark for accuracy and reliability.
Here is a look at what makes Calgaz the gold standard in the breath alcohol market, and why safety agencies worldwide put their trust in our cylinders.
Precision You Can Defend: World-Class Quality and Approvals
In evidentiary applications, calibration records can be the defining factor in a legal proceeding. A breathalyzer reading is only as legally defensible as the gas used to calibrate it. That is why Calgaz operates under rigorous global quality standards, ensuring every batch of gas is perfectly blended and strictly verified.
Our credentials speak for themselves:
- Dual ISO Accreditation: Our mixtures are tested to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for certified values. Furthermore, our commitment to excellence is proven by the ISO 17034:2016 accreditation awarded to one of our premier facilities, recognizing Calgaz as a competent reference material producer.
- Federal Recognition: Our products are approved by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and proudly recognized on the U.S. Federal Register’s Conforming Products List (CPL).
- Global Traceability: Certification traceability is fully recognized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through the CIPM MRA, guaranteeing international measurement compatibility.
- Full Transparency: Complete Certificates of Analysis (COA) are readily available upon request to maintain an absolute chain of compliance.
Flexible Product Range Tailored to Every Application
Different devices and jurisdictions require different testing thresholds. To meet these varied demands, Calgaz offers both standard and custom ethanol-in-nitrogen mixtures across a highly reliable spectrum:
- Standard and Custom Ethanol Mixtures: Available in a range from 52.1ppm to 781.5ppm Ethanol in Nitrogen, engineered specifically for high-precision commercial and law enforcement use.
- ISO 17034:2016 Certified Reference Materials: Available in concentrations from 50ppm to 600ppm, offering an ultra-precise uncertainty of just +/-1%.
Whether you need a specific, niche concentration for a localized safety program or a high-volume supply for an ignition interlock network, our gas mixtures deliver uniform performance from the first blast to the last.
Industry-Leading 3 Year Shelf Life
Gas stability is a major challenge for fleet managers and police departments handling inventory. Ethanol mixtures can degrade over time if packaged incorrectly.
Calgaz addresses this challenge head-on. Because of our advanced cylinder preparation processes and high-grade aluminum packaging, all of our breath alcohol products are supplied with a guaranteed three-year product shelf life.
This extended shelf life reduces waste, cuts down on re-ordering frequencies, and ensures that when an officer pulls a cylinder off the shelf, it is just as accurate as the day it left our facility.
Keeping Roads Safe, Together
For over a decade and a half, Calgaz has paired scientific precision with an unwavering commitment to public safety. When the stakes are this high, settle for nothing less than the most trusted gas standard on the market.
