Keeping Mail Handling Safe
Though the new year is here, many facilities are still recovering from the holiday rush of mail, packages and shipping delays. While workers in shipping and postal facilities are likely to be fatigued from this surplus, they can have a higher chance of exposure to potentially harmful materials in packages and envelopes. Suspicious packages can […]
Introducing the Enhanced DWS Downflow Workstation
Air Science® DWS Downflow Workstations now have several design enhancements to improve operation while still offering the high quality protection envelope our customers expect. The new DWS Downflow Workstations offers a redesigned interior featuring interior height that has been increased from 15.75" (400mm) to 18.17" (462mm), an energy-efficient fan, LED lighting and a rear storage […]
Highly Potent Prescription Analgesics: Understanding Fact vs. Fiction
Equivalent to just three grains of salt, three milligrams of certain highly potent prescription pain killers can be lethal. For example, some synthetic opium alkaloids are potent enough to create a risk of overdose when first responders, including law enforcement, fire, rescue and emergency service personnel, are accidentally exposed. It only takes a small amount […]
Customizing Ductless Products to Meet Customer Needs
Air Science® offers a wide selection of ductless laboratory products that satisfy the needs of numerous industries and applications. Our products are used for standard procedures in life science, forensics, pharmaceutical, research and various unique applications. While our standard product offerings provide a diverse range of sizes, construction materials and filtration options, there are still […]
Ensuring Operational and Environmental Protection Through Recycling
Air Science® strives to maintain superior quality in our products and manufacturing processes. From product development to the units themselves, Air Science ductless fume hoods and laboratory filtration products are typically built to comply with industry standards, best practices and compliance criteria for safety and performance. With each product we construct in the U.S.A., we […]
Demonstrating Sustainable Manufacturing Through ISO 14001 Certification
Environmental regulations and sustainability practices help protect humans as well as the environment. When manufacturers and other organizations big and small implement stringent standards to reduce their ecological impact, everyone benefits. Air Science® has been committed to ensuring a rigorous environmental management system for more than a decade. Air Science is ISO 14001 certified through […]
Uniform Airflow in Powder Weighing Applications
Manually weighing or otherwise manipulating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) can put technicians at high risk for adverse effects if particles become airborne. When working with APIs and other particulates during powder weighing applications, it is essential to have an enclosure that provides uniform airflow to prevent contamination and […]
Carbon and HEPA Filter Replacement and Disposal: Safety First
Proper maintenance of ductless fume hoods starts with a solid filter replacement schedule. Over time, filters become saturated with the chemicals they’re designed to intercept. If the filters are not changed regularly, dangerous fumes and vapors will pass through and return to the work area posing a risk to workers and the laboratory. HEPA and ULPA filters can also […]
Understanding Your Laboratory Filtration Equipment Purchase
Air Science® products are designed to meet the needs of numerous applications. Depending on your needs, our products can protect you, the laboratory environment, and/or your work from harmful vapors or particulates generated on the work surface. Our products feature high quality construction and meet numerous international standards to help ensure your safety needs are […]
Selecting Laboratory Filtration Products by Protection Needs
Air Science® designs products that keep you safe, protect your work and ensure accuracy across various scientific disciplines. Our products feature high quality construction and meet numerous international standards while incorporating multiple innovative technologies to help make your work easier and safer. Air Science Product line is designed for different purposes and provides different types […]