Ascent™ Opti Formax Ductless Fume Hood
Formalin is widely used as a disinfectant, antiseptic and a fixative for histology. Due to its high volatility, formalin has a strong, irritating odor that causes discomfort to the user.
ESCO
ESCO provides the most efficient and ergonomic line of stainless-steel containment including laminar flow, BSCs, isolators, fume hoods, air showers, and CO2 incubators.
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Summary
Laboratory applications involving this noxious chemical can now be accomplished safely and economically with Esco Ascent™ Opti Formax (SPF). This ductless fume hood can remove noxious odor and has a built-in formalin dispensing unit.
Each SPF ductless fume hood comes standard with:
1 x Base Cabinet with castor wheels
1 x Swan-neck Formalin Faucet
1 x Foot Switch
2 x Carboy (for Formalin)
1 x SS Drain Pan
1 x SS Worktop
Features

Formalin Service fixture and foot switch
Provides easy and safe formalin dispensing

Double-hinged sash mechanism with arm ports
sash with 13° sloping to help minimize glares and reflections
allows easy access to work zone without risking exposure from chemical fumes
allows higher sash opening for effortless cabinet loading

Filtration System
Main Filter: Nanocarb™ Activated carbon, Type F
Efficient perimeter clamping ensures no leakage as well as allows easy filter change procedure.

Ergonomic Features
Sample Port - For manual determination of filter saturation through color tubes
Filter ID window - to easily determine the type of carbon filter installed in the unit

Isocide™ Antimicrobial Powder Coating
Eliminates 99.9% of surface bacteria within 24 hours of exposure
CATALOGS and BROCHURES
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