Can UV Sterilization Work for Your Application?
For many years, the Air Science® UV-Box™ Benchtop Decontamination Chamber has been widely used in applications related to forensic evidence processing where latent DNA elimination is critical. Typical decontamination practices call for UV light in the wavelength of 254 nanometers and direct exposure of the surfaces for a period of 90 minutes to ensure all […]
When Lab Safety Goes Wrong
Laboratories are all about hands-on learning and research, but they can also be dangerous places. Most come fully stocked with chemicals of all sorts, from strong acids to neurotoxins. They also come equipped with natural gas-guzzling Bunsen burners and high-pressure cookers called autoclaves. Additionally, physics labs often have lasers; chemistry labs have explosives; and biology […]
What Are COSHH Essentials?
Any workplace has the potential to expose workers to harmful substances; however, there is a significantly greater probability within a laboratory that an individual will be exposed to hazardous materials. To ensure the protection of all laboratory workers, it is the responsibility of all principal investigators and other laboratory supervisors to provide the most appropriate […]
EDU™ Series Fume Hoods Ideal for Educational Group Training
The Air Science® EDU Series Ductless Demonstration Fume Hoods are engineered to protect users and the classroom environment from hazardous vapors generated on and above the work surface while providing 360° visibility, optimal for classroom or training sessions. These units were developed to meet the increased market demand for teaching and demonstration fume hoods where […]
3D Printing Technology: Focusing on Workplace Safety
Start with a digital design and metal powder or a spool of plastic filament, load them into a 3D printer and await the creation of an object that could range in weight from a few ounces to a quarter ton. This is 3D printing, an additive manufacturing technology that has experienced widespread growth across numerous […]
Ducted Versus Ductless Fume Hoods
Ducted fume hoods and accessories represent one of the most substantial expenditures that a laboratory manager faces. The cost of air filtration does not end at the initial purchase price of a fume hood. Construction of ductwork and placement of utilities may be a one-time expense, however, the ongoing cost of power and the increased […]
Cyanoacrylate Fuming Method for Detection of Latent Fingerprints
Fingerprints are one of the most valuable pieces of evidence at a crime scene due to their uniqueness. They are found on objects present at a crime scene and are used to identify a suspect or criminal. Fingermarks are formed by sweat released from pores present on the friction ridge skin of hands. Finger ridges […]
Botanical Products by Air Science
Air Science Solutions for Botanical Laboratories Botanical and plant-based manufacturing processes—such as cannabis extraction, nutraceutical production, and natural product formulation—require highly controlled laboratory environments to ensure product purity, operator safety, and regulatory compliance. Air Science provides advanced containment and filtration solutions designed to minimize contamination risks, reduce exposure to hazardous vapors and particulates, and support […]
Disadvantages of Using Bonded Carbon Filters in Fume Hoods
Activated carbon is used in a wide variety of purification techniques including air filtration, pharmaceutical manufacturing and water purification. Activated carbon exists in several physical forms, including powdered, bead and extruded, however granular activated carbon is one of the most commonly used for air filtration, particularly in activated carbon filters in laboratory fume hoods. Granular […]
Free Guide to Botanical Product Processing (Ebook Download)
As the manufacturing processes for botanical products are highly regulated and require standardized laboratory practices to ensure high quality outcomes, care must be taken to protect products from contamination while minimizing personnel exposure to chemicals and botanical substances. Why Botanical Processing Requires Controlled Lab Environments New techniques and processes are developed each day to improve […]