Fume hood
A fume hood is an essential enclosed workspace designed to protect laboratory personnel from hazardous vapors, gases, and particulates. Functioning as a vital local exhaust system, it safely contains and removes contaminants.
How It Protects You:
Containment & Removal: Captures harmful vapors, dusts, and fumes generated inside the hood and exhausts them safely out of the building.
Ventilation: Contributes to overall laboratory air quality by continuously drawing air through the workspace.
Physical Barrier: A clear, sliding safety glass (sash) shields the user from chemical splashes, fires, and minor explosions.
By drawing air inward and exhausting it outward, the fume hood creates a critical layer of defense for a safer lab environment.
Purpose
A laboratory fume hood is a primary safety device designed to protect personnel by containing and removing hazardous chemical fumes, vapors, and gases generated during procedures.
Function
Engineered with an internal baffle, the fume hood ensures a consistent inward airflow at the sash opening. When connected to an exhaust system, it captures contaminants at the source and safely exhausts them away from the user, acting as a vital barrier against toxic, flammable, or offensive materials.
ASHRAE 110-2016 – Certified
- ASHRAE 110-2016 is the gold standard for fume hood performance testing.
- Validated containment efficiency through face velocity and tracer gas testing.
- Ensures operator safety against hazardous fumes and vapors.
SEFA 1-2010 – Certified
- SEFA 1-2010 certification guarantees durability, airflow accuracy, and construction quality.
- Meets Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) standards for lab safety.
- Ensures consistent performance in critical environments.
EN 14175 – Certified
- EN 14175 is the European standard for type testing, in-situ performance, and ongoing compliance.
- Certified for safe operation in research, pharmaceutical, and industrial labs.
- Guarantees airflow stability and containment effectiveness.