The UltraRAE is a quick, spot-check monitor typically used by occupational health, safety, and environmental personnel. The combination filter tube and Photoionization Detector (PID) removes the disadvantages associated with colorimetric tubes and gas chromatographs. The UltraRAE has the advantage of providing a fast, continuous reading and datalogging of concentrations of Benzene, Methylene Chloride, or Butadiene. Applications include tank entry pre-screening during refinery and plant maintenance, hazardous material response, marine spill response, and refinery down-stream monitoring.