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The purpose of a chemical fume hood is to prevent the release of hazardous substances into the general laboratory space by controlling and then exhausting hazardous and/or odorous chemicals.

Primary engineering controls like fume hoods, biosafety cabinets and laminar flow benches are referred to as "hoods", “fume hoods”, “cell culture hoods” or “laminar flow hoods” yet each are entirely different categories of laboratory equipment, and multiple enclosure types can often fall under these general terms. Knowing the type of enclosure you need, and knowing the terminology helps ensure personnel and procedures are safe. Each type of hood is built to safely handle the laboratory hazards for which it is designed, but they differ in terms of the type(s) of protection provided, airflow patterns and suitable applications.

In short, fume hoods are ventilated enclosures that protect personnel by removing hazardous chemical fumes and volatile vapors from the work area by exhausting the air outside. Biological safety cabinets (or biosafety cabinets or BSCs) utilize HEPA filters to provide environmental, personnel and product protection from hazardous particulates like bacteria and viruses and typically recirculate filtered air back to the lab (depending on Type). Laminar flow workstations also utilize HEPA filters, but only protect the application or product, not the personnel.

If tasked with selecting a "hood" for a laboratory, below are some common points for consideration. As improper selection or use of equipment can yield significant consequences for health and safety, always consult your safety officer or industrial hygienist for recommendations based on your specific applications. The enclosure you select for various laboratory applications should be listed in the chemical hygiene plan and/or outlined in the biological risk assessment.

Guangzhou Cleanroom Constuction Co., Ltd. was established in 2010 and is a high-quality enterprise in China's cleanroom system engineering and equipment manufacturing. The company has been recognized as a high-tech enterprise and a "little giant" of technological innovation in Guangzhou. Our production base is located in Panyu, Guangzhou, and our sales center is situated in Pazhou, Guangzhou. We sincerely welcome customers to visit us.

The company has obtained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certification and holds multiple utility model patents and design patents. We are members of various professional associations, including the Guangdong Laboratory Association, Shanghai Laboratory Equipment Association, and Guangdong Medical Equipment Association, and we actively participate in renowned industry exhibitions such as the National Hospital Construction Conference, the Munich Shanghai Analysis & Biochemistry Exhibition, and the National Pharmaceutical Machinery Expo.

We focus on providing comprehensive solutions for laboratory and medical cleanroom construction. Our products include air showers, pass box, workbenches, dissection tables, fume hoods, and more, widely used in fields such as animal experiments, biosafety, food safety, chemical industry, semiconductors, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Our clients include well-known institutions such as Nanshan Pharmaceutical, Sun Yat-sen University, Tsinghua University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Medical Device Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, and Shenzhen CDC.

GCC is committed to becoming your All-in-one Cleanroom Construction and solutions Partner.