Is it Time to Upgrade Your BSC?
Performance is essential for laboratory equipment where personnel and product protection depend on performance. Because biosafety cabinets (BSCs) provide a high level of protection, it is important to pay attention to signs of wear and replace your BSC as soon as necessary. Signs You Need a New Biological Safety Cabinet: Obvious signs of wear, including […]
Fumechambers: Chemical Development of Latent Fingerprints
It’s no secret that fingerprints are as unique as the individuals they belong to. This uniqueness and the fact that fingerprints do not change naturally over time are key reasons they are such an important tool for identification, especially in criminal investigations. Fingerprint Identification Methods When examining fingerprints, three identification levels are used for fingerprint […]
Introducing the Air Science® Mycology Hood
During the farming process, mushroom cultures and cultivars need to be protected from cross-contamination to ensure repeatable, quality results. The Air Science Purair® FLOW Mycology Hood creates a sterile environment on the work surface for mushroom cultures. The Purair FLOW is a vertical laminar flow hood that helps prevent contamination during mycology applications by uniformly […]
Protecting the Plant Tissue Culture Process
The culturing of small pieces of plant seeds, tissues, explants, organs, cells or protoplasts in a nutrient medium, known as plant tissue culture, is used primarily for three applications, biotechnology, environmental issues, and research. Biotechnology often employs plant tissue culture for crop improvements like virus-free plant propagation. Applications of environmental issues consider conservation strategies like […]
Are You Protected? Biosafety Cabinets vs Ductless Fume Hoods
Understanding the level of protection your laboratory enclosure offers is essential. Though biological safety cabinets (BSCs) can also be called biosafety cabinets, they should not be confused with ductless fume hoods. What protection level do ductless fume hoods offer? Fume hoods protect users from volatile chemicals. For ductless enclosures, these chemical vapors are captured via […]
Upgrade Your College Science Class Equipment
Colleges and universities rely on science laboratories to deliver hands-on STEM learning experiences. However, outdated science lab equipment can limit student engagement, create safety risks, and reduce the effectiveness of experiments. Upgrading college science classroom equipment ensures safer lab environments, more accurate experimental results, and improved learning outcomes across chemistry, biology, and general science courses. […]
The New Air Science Website Is Here
New look – same great products from the brand you’ve come to know and trust. The Air Science® website has a fresh new look. After months of preparation, our brand-new website has officially launched. Though the past Air Science website has seen refreshes since its launch, the new site marks its first complete update since […]
Improve Laboratory Air Quality for Increased Safety
High air quality standards are essential for any laboratory, especially where volatile chemicals are handled. Whether you work in an existing laboratory or are planning a new laboratory or renovation, it’s never too late to add the Purair® SKY ceiling-mounted filtration units. Using advanced carbon filtration technology and the innovative Air Science® Multiplex™ Filtration System, […]
Increased Safety During Evidence Processing
Cases are made or broken on evidence. That’s one reason why proper handling of seized evidence is essential. Properly handling and storing evidence helps protect it from cross-contamination, rendering it unusable. Yet the need for protection can go beyond the chain of custody. Laboratory analysts may require protection against certain particulates or biological materials during […]
Improved Safety While Using a Rotary Evaporator
During the rotary evaporation process, protecting the operator and environment is essential. A rotary evaporator, or rotovap, uses reduced pressure and an elevated temperature to reduce the volume of volatile solvents. While they’re designed to collect the evaporated solvents, there is still a risk that the containment is not 100%. When these vapors are present […]