Portable hood offers ISO Class 5 environment at a fraction of the cost

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Many applications across several industries require the use of a clean room. Simply put, a clean room is a controlled environment with a low level of air pollutants like dust, vapors, aerosols and biological microbes. These environments vary in levels of sterility based on the application being performed. The more delicate the application, the more… Learn More

Chloroform vapor control with carbon filtration

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Chloroform is a by-product formed when chlorine disinfects water but also has many industrial uses (Delaware). French chemist, Jean-Baptiste Dumas, formally named and characterized chloroform in 1834. Since then, the chemical has been used for a variety of applications, including: • Solvent in the laboratory and pharmaceutical industries • Production of dyes • Bonding agent… Learn More

Controlling fumes generated during EEG electrode application and removal

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Electroencephalography ― more commonly known as EEG ― is the process of detecting and recording electrical activity in the brain by applying electrodes along the scalp. Mayo Clinic explains that our brain cells communicate via electrical impulses and are active all the time, even when we are sleeping. This activity shows up as wavy lines… Learn More

When humanitarianism begets sales

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From a young age, Omar Ilsever had an innate desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives. His search for an effectual career led him to Bryan Rossnagel’s office nearly nine years ago. “This was not a regular job.” At the time, Mr. Rossnagel, President of Sentry Air Systems, was looking for someone eager… Learn More

EPA releases final risk assessment on Trichloroethylene (TCE)

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In 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of 83 chemicals identified for further investigation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Of those chemicals, Trichloroethylene (TCE) received a hazard rating of 3, meaning high level hazard concern for both human health and environmental toxicity. The EPA chose to review TCE because of… Learn More

Acid gas and chemical fume control during beer bitterness testing

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Home brewers, microbreweries and large-scale production plants often perform quality assurance tests throughout the brewing process to ensure a consistent, exceptional product. One of the tests in particular determines a beer’s bitterness ratio. Various measurement techniques can be performed to acquire this rating. The American Society of Brewing Chemists’ (ASBC) Method of Analysis Beer –… Learn More

Comparing Solder Fume Extractors: It’s all about the filter

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Whether you suffer from headaches after soldering or are trying to comply with OSHA regulations, certain considerations should be made before purchasing a solder fume extractor. There is a wide range of solder fume extractors on the market priced from $45 to several hundred dollars. Before you are tempted by the price tag, consider why… Learn More

Nobody wants to talk about it: a brief chronicle of feces fumes in labs

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Every day fecal matter goes under the microscope. There, lab technicians examine it for evidence of disease and parasites. Relatively recently, fecal matter transplants and pills have made medical news. Despite our squeamish reactions to this topic, fecal matter deserves respect – after all, it can force an airliner to go off course. Why do… Learn More