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 […]
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 […]
Laboratory Chemical Storage: Dos and Don’ts
Fume hoods can be categorized into two main types – ducted and ductless. Traditional ducted fume hoods are connected to existing facility ductwork, pull contaminated air through the hood, and direct it outside the facility. Ducted fume hoods can be filtered or unfiltered depending on the design and application. Ductless fume hoods contain filters that […]