Maintain the Safety of Your Staff and the Environment by Choosing the Right Filter

Saving money can be of significant importance. But saving money while compromising the safety of your staff and the environment in which they work is not tolerable. Lab managers must insist on high quality carbon replacement filters for ductless fume hoods.

 

Quality carbon filters, like those produced by Filtco Filters, are built to maximize chemisorption to effectively capture dangerous chemicals. Activated carbon filters are the primary line of defense against vapor contamination. Replacement filters purchased from unauthorized sellers pose significant dangers. Unauthorized filters also void Air Science equipment warranties. 

 

Carbon filters must be specifically matched to a corresponding chemical family, must include proper documentation, and be independently tested to provide proof of containment. Purchasing from a specialized manufacturer better guarantees that the right filter is being used and also provides the greatest safety available. 

 

To learn more about how carbon filters work and why low-quality and homemade replacement filters can be a danger to staff and the environment, download our ebook titled “Filter Integrity.”