Kim,
I had Flow Sciences make a training video several years ago for the proper use of their Ventilated Balance Enclosures (VBSE’s), which are low-flow hoods with excellent contaminant control. But as with any low-flow hood – operator performance is critical and can overcome the lower flow rates. The lower flow rates are also more susceptible to air currents, e.g., doors, intake vents to cause interference and possible employee exposures. I believe they include they training materials with their hoods, but if not be sure to ask.
Bruce Van Scoy
Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Kim Auletta
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] working with nanomaterial
I had the reps from Flow Sciences (www.flowsciences.com) in last week for a Lunch 'n Learn on their nano enclosures. Very impressive & not too costly. They had a nice bench top enclosure for weighing.
Kim Gates Auletta
Laboratory Safety Specialist
Environmental Health & Safety
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-6200
631-632-3032
FAX: 631-632-9683
EH&S Web site: http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/lab/
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 9:00 AM, Yung Morgan <pmorgan**At_Symbol_Here**ehs.umass.edu> wrote:
Dear members,
Does anyone have a source on a containment system for safely weighing dry nanomaterial? A chemical hood is usually too turbulent for the accuracy of a Mettler balance. Any thought you have including precaution(s) to take for this type of work would be appreciated.
Thank you and keep up the great work you do.
Yung Morgan, MsPH
Laboratory Safety
Industrial Hygiene Services
Environmental Health and Safety
117 Draper hall
UMASS,Amherst MA 01003
phone (413) 545-2682
Fax (413) 545-2600
email : pmorgan**At_Symbol_Here**ehs.umass.edu
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