A fume hood is an essential part of a laboratory. Its main function is to improve the environment in the laboratory, and to protect the laboratory equipment and instruments while ensuring the personal safety of the experimenters. Read More

In general, laboratory fume hoods are required when using hazardous chemicals that are: Acutely toxic, carcinogenic, or have reproductive hazards. Highly reactive. Volatile (e.g., solvents) or easily dispersible in air. Substances with uncharacterized hazards. Nanoparticles. Stench chemicals or that have a low odor threshold. Read More