Cannabis & Botanical Manufacturing
Managing contamination control.
Sterilization and extraction processes used in the botanicals industry rely on chemicals that can expose personnel to vapors exceeding safe exposure limits. Air Science Purair® BASIC and Purair ADVANCED ductless fume hoods are designed to capture hazardous vapors generated on the work surface, filter them through advanced filtration technology, like the Multiplex™ filtration system, and recirculate clean air back into the facility. Ductless technology enables operator protection throughout the extraction process without requiring external ductwork.
Botanical processing procedures can release dust, plant biomass, and spores that pose risks to both personnel and surrounding products. The Purair BIO Biological Safety Cabinet (Class II, Type A2) offers the most robust protection from botanical particulates, including mold and spores commonly found on plant material. HEPA filtration captures particles larger than 0.3 microns with greater than 99.995% typical efficiency, protecting both workers and the product on the work surface.
Cannabis laboratories working with gene cloning rely on PCR amplification to analyze DNA segments. Airborne particulates, inadequate surface decontamination, and trace environmental DNA can all compromise results. Air Science Purair PCR workstations use HEPA filtration to provide a contamination-free environment that protects the integrity of every amplification run.
Some botanical manufacturing steps require complete separation between the operator and the product or process without the need for additional airflow. The Purair FLEX portable isolation chamber provides cost-effective containment nearly anywhere in a facility. Constructed of ArmorFlex® film with full 360° visual clarity, it includes a nitrogen gas barb for creating an oxygen-free workspace and meets FDA and European ATEX standards.
Cannabis cultivation and processing facilities generate airborne particulates and odors that can affect the broader facility environment. The Purair SKY ceiling-mounted filtration unit delivers whole-room air monitoring and filtration, improving ambient air quality across the production space, providing an added layer of protection beyond individual workstation enclosures.
