Fume hoods

Labconco Protector Xstream high performance laboratory fume

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Labconco Basic 47 Laboratory Hood

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Labconco Fume Adsorber

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Labconco Paramount New Version Ductless Enclosure

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Chemical Fume Hoods: Essential Protection When Working with Hazardous Chemicals

The Chemical Fume Hoods category includes basic and essential safety equipment for any laboratory where volatile, toxic, flammable, or odorous chemicals are used. The primary purpose of a chemical fume hood is to protect the user from inhaling hazardous vapors, gases, and aerosols generated during work with chemicals, by effectively removing them from the breathing zone.

Operating Principles: Removal of Hazardous Vapors and Gases

A chemical fume hood works by creating an airflow that enters the hood opening, sweeps the contaminated air from the work area inward, and exhausts it outside the building through a ductwork system and a dedicated blower (Ducted Fume Hood). The effectiveness of protection depends on the airflow velocity at the hood opening (Face Velocity) and the hood’s internal aerodynamic design, which prevents turbulence and vapor escape. Some hoods are designed for high performance and energy savings while maintaining maximum safety.

Ductless Fume Hoods are also available. These operate by filtering the drawn air through specialized filters (typically activated carbon for adsorbing chemical vapors, and sometimes a HEPA filter for particles) and recirculating it back into the room. This solution is suitable for specific applications with known chemicals in limited quantities and eliminates the need for complex external ventilation installation. Additionally, localized solutions like Canopy Hoods are available, designed to remove heat or fumes from a specific source.

Key Applications of Chemical Fume Hoods

Chemical fume hoods are mandatory equipment in a wide variety of laboratories and applications:

• General and Analytical Chemistry Labs: Working with acids, bases, organic solvents, and various reagents.
• Organic Chemistry Labs: Syntheses, distillation, extraction, and work with volatile solvents.
• Research and Development (R&D) Labs: Diverse chemical processes, materials testing.
• Quality Control (QC) Labs: Sample preparation, chemical tests involving hazardous materials.
• Teaching Labs: Safe chemistry demonstrations and experiments.
• Industry: Processes requiring ventilation and removal of toxic fumes.

Quality and Reliable Solutions from Labconco and Labotal

Labotal is proud to offer a wide range of chemical fume hoods from the world’s leading manufacturer, Labconco from the USA. Labconco hoods are known for their uncompromising quality, excellent safety performance, and compliance with the strictest standards (such as ASHRAE 110). The range includes:

• Protector® XStream Series: High-performance hoods that offer significant energy savings while maintaining maximum containment.
• Protector® Basic Series: Standard, reliable hoods for general laboratory use.
• Paramount® Ductless Enclosures: A flexible and cost-effective solution for specific applications, based on efficient filtration.
• Canopy Hoods and Localized Solutions: For removing heat and fumes from targeted sources.

Choosing the right chemical fume hood – ducted or ductless, size, materials of construction, and accessories – is critical for laboratory safety. Labotal’s experienced team of experts is available to assist you in defining your needs and selecting the most suitable solution, considering the types of chemicals, work processes, building infrastructure, and budget. We provide professional installation services, certification testing, and routine maintenance to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the hood for years to come.

Protect yourself and your work environment. We invite you to browse the range of chemical fume hoods from Labconco. For professional advice, technical specifications, or a price quote, contact Labotal’s safety experts.