Purair® FLEX Portable Isolator Aboard the International Space Station
Courtesy of NASA/Popular Mechanics The first cement solidification tests performed in a microgravity environment recently took place on the International Space Station (ISS) using the Air Science® Purair FLEX Portable Isolator. The Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification (MICS) project explored the complex prosses of whether solidifying cement in microgravity would result in unique microstructure differences […]
Fume Hood or Biological Safety Cabinet – Which is the Best Choice for You and Your Lab?
While a biological safety cabinet (biosafety cabinet or BSC) is sometimes referred to as a ductless fume hood, the BSC does not protect from chemical vapors. Likewise, ductless fume hoods are not biological safety cabinets, but can protect from particulates when fitted with HEPA/ULPA filters. When it comes to selecting the right “ductless fume hood” for your […]
Purair FUMEBOX™ Ductless Enclosure: No Installation Costs, Versatile Protection
Air Science® Purair FUMEBOX ductless enclosures are an effective solution to your air filtration needs. Designed to protect the user from chemicals, vapors or powders during low-volume chemical manipulations, the Fume Box employs advanced carbon filtration technology to offer a safe, high performance alternative to conventional ducted fume hoods for a wide range of applications […]
Lab Safety Rules for Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Safety
In the United States alone, there are more than 500,000 workers who are employed in laboratories. Every day, laboratory workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards as well as musculoskeletal stresses. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal regulations. Over the years, the Occupational Safety […]