All chemicals should be treated with respect, and solvents are no exception. In addition to implementing and enforcing proper handling procedures, it is also important to store solvents used in the workplace in a safe and organized manner. Proper storage of chemical solvents safe Read More

A biological safety cabinet (BSC) - also known as a biosafety cabinet or microbiological safety cabinet - is an enclosed, ventilated laboratory workspace used for the safe handling of materials that are (or may be) contaminated with pathogens requiring regulated biosafety level. Several different ty Read More

The purpose of this news is to explain the principles of safe chemical storage in laboratories and to provide guidance on best practice. It is not a definitive guide and in all cases the material safety data sheet [MSDS] for the substance must be referred to in order to determine safe storage conditions and any incompatibilities. Read More