{"id":89749,"date":"2014-06-03T14:12:58","date_gmt":"2014-06-03T14:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sentryair.com\/blog\/?p=89749"},"modified":"2014-06-03T15:27:47","modified_gmt":"2014-06-03T15:27:47","slug":"nobody-wants-to-talk-about-it-a-brief-chronicle-of-feces-fumes-in-labs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sentryair.com\/blog\/product-review\/fume-hoods\/ductless-fume-hood\/nobody-wants-to-talk-about-it-a-brief-chronicle-of-feces-fumes-in-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"Nobody wants to talk about it: a brief chronicle of feces fumes in labs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Blank<\/a>Every day fecal matter goes under the microscope.<\/p>\n

There, lab technicians examine it for evidence of disease and parasites.<\/p>\n

Relatively recently, fecal matter transplants and pills<\/a> have made medical news.<\/p>\n

Despite our squeamish reactions to this topic, fecal matter deserves respect \u2013 after all, it can force an airliner to go off course<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why do lab techs need respiratory protection from feces fumes?<\/b><\/p>\n

The table below lists three main compounds found in human fecal matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
mercaptan<\/td>\nany of a class of thiol compounds analogous to the alcohols, characterized by the substitution of sulfur for oxygen in the OH radical and by strong, unpleasant odors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
skatole<\/td>\nstrong-smelling crystalline amine from human feces, produced by protein decomposition in the intestine and directly from tryptophan by decarboxylation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
indole<\/td>\ncrystalline organic compound with an unpleasant odor, present in coal tar and in feces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note any commonalities in their definitions?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right, all three have a strong, unpleasant odor.<\/p>\n

Hazardous particles, too?<\/b><\/p>\n

In addition to odor, there\u2019s also the possibility that a fecal sample may contain bacteria or other infectious agent that could become airborne as the sample is manipulated for analysis.<\/p>\n

Well, then. How does this work get done?<\/b><\/p>\n

Acceptable indoor air quality doesn\u2019t include unpleasant odors. Most employers strive to create a working environment that is comfortable and encourages productivity.<\/p>\n

Our customers who handle and analyze fecal samples typically choose ductless containment hoods<\/a> configured with filters<\/a> that trap both odors and particles.<\/p>\n

HEPA filters are up to 99.97% efficient for particles 0.3 microns and larger. As shown on our particle size chart<\/a>, bacteria fall within that size range.<\/p>\n\"Sentry<\/a>\n

To contain smells, the airborne molecules of smelly substances are captured in the billions of pores that reside in our activated carbon filters. [We made a little video about that<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

Custom cut-outs<\/b><\/p>\n

Some customers request cut-outs in the transparent lid of a ductless containment hood to accommodate the instruments they use.<\/p>\n

The drawing below shows cut-outs for the eye pieces of two microscopes located inside a 50\u201d wide hood.<\/p>\n

Lab techs can reach through the Clear Anti-Static Vinyl Strip Curtains<\/a> to perform required tasks and do not have to lift the hood\u2019s lid any more often than is necessary.<\/p>\n\"Drawing<\/a>\n

Looking for fecal fume solution for your lab?<\/b><\/p>\n

Give Sentry Air a call at 800.799.4609. You can also email us at sales@sentryair.com<\/a>, visit our website<\/a> or fill out the feedback form below.<\/p>\n

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A Few Facts
\nhttp:\/\/www.smellypoop.com\/facts_about_poop.php<\/a><\/p>\n

Feces-Filled Pill Stops Gut Infection
\nhttp:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/feces-filled-pill-stops-gut-infection\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Dog’s ‘evacuation’ forces emergency landing of US Airways flight to PHL
\nhttp:\/\/www.philly.com\/philly\/news\/Dogs_distress_forces_emergency_landing_of_US_Airways_flight_to_PHL.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Fume Hoods for Fecal Sample Testing
\nhttp:\/\/bit.ly\/1iLVRqm<\/a><\/p>\n

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