VENTILATED UNDERBENCH CABINETS FOR FUME HOODS: SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS.

DCL fume hoods in standard are produced and delivered without underbench cabinets. The worktop placed at a height of 900 mm allows the user to work in a sitting and/or standing position, at the same time free space allows for individual space management. The space under the worktop is an ideal place to store frequently used reagents. Therefore, underbench cabinets are the most frequently ordered additional option, which not only facilitates the work of laboratory technicians, but also secure chemical substances. The underbench cabinets we offer, are connected to the fume hood ventilation system by a 50mm diameter piping (PVC), connection takes place above the working chamber.

Thanks to the use of ventilated underbench cabinets, we reduce the frequency of substances transfer (often dangerous), which minimizes the risk of accidents. Fume hoods underbench cabinets are available in several versions depending on the nature of the stored substances:

• steel cabinets for storing non-aggressive chemicals

• polypropylene cabinets for permanent storage of aggressive substances, acids and alkalis

• Asecos cabinets for storing flammable and explosive substances

In addition, we recommend the use of PVC cuvettes for the shelves. The cuvette protects from uncontrolled leachates which will make it easier to keep the inside of the cabinet clean