Fume Hood
A fume hood is a vital safety enclosure in laboratories that protects users from hazardous substances. Its transparent sliding sash acts as a physical shield against splashes and fires, while a continuous inward airflow contains and vents dangerous vapors, gases, and dusts safely to the exterior. This system ensures a safer workspace by preventing the release of contaminants into the lab.
Your primary defense against laboratory hazards, the fume hood safeguards you in three key ways:
A Protective Barrier: The sliding sash shields you from chemical splashes and unexpected reactions.
Containment and Removal: It captures harmful fumes, vapors, and dusts at the source, preventing your exposure.
Continuous Ventilation: By constantly exhausting air, it effectively removes contaminants from your breathing zone and improves overall lab air quality.
Purpose
A laboratory fume hood is an essential safety device that protects personnel by capturing and exhausting hazardous chemical fumes, vapors, and gases produced during experimental procedures, preventing their release into the laboratory environment.
Function
By drawing a consistent inward airflow through its sash opening, the fume hood captures hazardous contaminants at their source. This design, enhanced by an internal baffle, ensures that toxic, flammable, or offensive materials are safely exhausted away from the user, providing a critical physical barrier.
Certified
ASHRAE 110-2016 – Certified
- ASHRAE 110-2016 is the gold standard for fume hood performance testing.
- Validated containment efficiency through face velocity and tracer gas testing.
- Ensures operator safety against hazardous fumes and vapors.
SEFA 1-2010 – Certified
- SEFA 1-2010 certification guarantees durability, airflow accuracy, and construction quality.
- Meets Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) standards for lab safety.
- Ensures consistent performance in critical environments.
EN 14175 – Certified
- EN 14175 is the European standard for type testing, in-situ performance, and ongoing compliance.
- Certified for safe operation in research, pharmaceutical, and industrial labs.
- Guarantees airflow stability and containment effectiveness.