What is Hydrochloric Acid? Hydrochloric acid is a colorless, corrosive, liquid that fumes in air at high concentrations of 25% or more, and becomes a hydrogen chloride gas forming dense white vapors due to condensation with atmospheric moisture (Pubchem). The vapor is corrosive, and air concentrations above 5 ppm can cause irritation. Hydrogen chloride is… Learn More
A discussion on 3D printers, UFP emission, and HEPA filtration
Nowadays, it is a common sight to see 3D printers in homes, schools, offices, labs, and workshops. The ability to quickly and economically print objects and prototypes make 3D printing one of the fastest-growing technologies today. The process of creating three-dimensional printed objects is actually quite interesting. The majority of commercially available 3D printers… Learn More
OSHA releases final rule on respirable crystalline silica
Original regulation on occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica – a known human carcinogen – had not been updated in over 40 years despite years of studies showing its debilitating and often fatal health effects on workers. In most recent years, the use of silica in the workplace has expanded across several new industries and… Learn More
University utilizes ductless containment hood for bone DNA extraction
Traditional DNA specimens gathered at crime and trauma scenes include hair, blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids. In most cases these are excellent sources for identifying human remains. Unfortunately, if a body is severely decomposed, exposed to extreme environmental conditions, or only skeletal remains are found, it makes recovering DNA that much more difficult. In… Learn More
Testing dairy products requires acid gas filter for fume extraction
Dairy Testing Dairy products are foods based on milk. Yogurt, cheese, kefir, butter — and milk, of course — are important foodstuffs around the globe. Regulatory agencies, food safety scientists, food technologists as well as dairy producers themselves may test dairy products using a variety of test chemicals. Some testing is designed to determine the… Learn More
Hazards of hot welding PVC and fume extraction
Our benchtop Winged Sentries provide a flexible work space for tasks that require local exhaust ventilation (LEV). For example, say a company wants to ship small trays of laboratory chemicals arranged in the order a lab tech uses them. What’s more, the company wants to provide the lab chemicals in customized amounts. Winged Sentries pull… Learn More
Economical clean room hood for platelet-rich plasma injection preparation
According to The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is “a patient’s own concentrated platelets (that) contain a large number of growth factors.” Patients with ligament, cartilage, tendon, or bone injuries turn to PRP injections to help reduce pain and stimulate healing in the affected area(s). Since PRP injections utilize the patient’s… Learn More
MDF fume extraction in our shop
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Fume and dust collection during firearm coating and refinishing
Refinishing and applying coatings to firearms is very detailed and can at times be cumbersome. With several small and large parts, it is important that each step of the process be done accurately in order for the finished product to be blemish free. The process requires several steps and each step creates its own respiratory… Learn More
Cost-effective exhaust system for beryllium-copper fume removal
Recently, a customer reached out to us regarding their Beryllium-Copper (BeCu) annealing process. They requested a ducted exhaust hood to help protect their employees from breathing harmful, noxious fume while working with the BeCU parts. Background Beryllium-Copper is a copper alloy containing small amounts of beryllium and is known for its high strength. Its… Learn More