Ion Science Tiger XT Select

The Ion Science Tiger XT Select is a handheld gas detector that measures benzene and Total Aromatic Compounds (TACs) in one instrument. Using Ion Science's high-output 10.0 eV detection system, it displays a TAC reading immediately on start-up — no warm-up wait before you know whether aromatics are present. If aromatics are detected, a benzene pre-filter tube attaches to the inlet: the tube absorbs interfering VOCs while allowing benzene to pass, giving a fast, selective benzene measurement down to parts-per-billion levels.

The 10.0 eV lamp is itself a selectivity advantage — many gases commonly found alongside benzene sit above its ionization threshold and simply don't respond, which cuts the interference that broadband 10.6eV instruments have to contend with. Like the rest of the Tiger XT platform, the XT Select uses patented Fence Electrode Technology, is intrinsically safe, and operates one-handed in heavy gloves.

APPLICATIONS

Benzene Compliance Monitoring: OSHA/permissible exposure screening in refining and petrochemical operations.

Refinery Turnaround and Maintenance: Line breaking, vessel entry, and hot work permits requiring benzene clearance.

Tank Farms and Loading Terminals: Gauging, sampling, and loading-rack aromatic exposure surveys.

Environmental Site Assessment: BTEX-impacted sites, fuel releases, and former gas works.

Vapor Intrusion and Indoor Air Screening: ppb-level benzene where total VOC data isn't specific enough.

Emergency Response: Rapid aromatic triage following fuel or chemical releases.

WHY THE TIGER XT SELECT

• Benzene-specific and TAC measurement in a single handheld instrument

• TAC reading available immediately on start-up

• Benzene resolved to ppb levels via pre-filter tube

• 10.0 eV source inherently rejects many co-occurring interfering gases

• Fence Electrode Technology resists humidity and contamination

• Intrinsically safe, one-handed operation, Health & Safety, and data-logging modes

CONSUMABLES & REPLACEMENT PARTS

Benzene pre-filter tubes, tube openers, 10.0eV lamps, MiniPID 2 sensors, electrode stacks, premium PTFE filters, probes, battery packs, and chargers are stocked. Benzene pre-filter tubes are a consumable — order them alongside the instrument. Browse Ion Science Parts and Accessories, or see the full range in Ion Science.