When is a fume hood necessary? 2021-11-19
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.
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