A general purpose fume hood is a safety device used to prevent the spread of harmful, volatile or toxic substances in laboratory environments and to protect the health of laboratory workers. A fume hood effectively directs toxic gases, fumes or particles to the ventilation system and removes them from the environment.
Features:
Fume hoods are equipped with fans that regulate the air flow inside and filter this air.
It prevents the chemicals and fumes being worked on from mixing with the outside environment.
Thanks to the glass partitions, the user can observe the work area while at the same time the risk of direct contact with harmful substances is minimized.
It is usually equipped with panels or indicators that show and control the air flow rate of the unit.
Fume hoods are widely used in chemistry, biology and other research laboratories to provide a safe working environment and are critical to occupational safety.
