Working with pressure/vacuum conditions in the lab is common but not all products are designed to withstand this. Products with appropriate geometry and wall thickness are suitable for working safely with pressure. For example, filtering flasks, desiccators, or flat flange vessels, as well as products like the DURAN® pressure plus+ range of bottles. These provide guaranteed vacuum and pressure...
Spillages are a common occurrence in the lab and can be a health and safety risk. The spilled contents themselves could be hazardous to those in the laboratory, as well as the spilled liquid being a slip hazard if on the floor which could cause injury.
This blog will cover 5 ways of reducing spillages to improve safety in the lab.
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1. DURAN® and KIMBLE® Sili...
Cross-contamination is a major issue in any lab setting as it can lead to inaccurate results, compromised experiments and even safety risks. Cross-contamination can occur when samples, equipment, or instrumentation are not properly sterilised between uses, and it can be a challenge to prevent it in a busy lab environment. This blog will cover some tips to help avoid cross-contamination of chem...
Laboratory glassware is often repeatedly used in the laboratory which can lead to stress and general wear and tear. Inspecting laboratory glassware for any signs of damage can prevent injury. This blog will cover some indications that could suggest that the glassware has been damaged, how to carry out an inspection and how to dispose of damaged lab glassware safely.
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Plasticware is required for a variety of laboratory processes. An understanding of choosing laboratory plasticware with the right chemical compatibility - its physical properties, and how this impacts compatibility with the chemicals the plasticware has contact with, is essential.
This blog provides an overview of the most common types of plasticware used within the laboratory environment. ...
Distillation, extraction, filtration and reflux processes require various complexities of laboratory glassware assemblies, using interchangeable jointed glassware. This safety blog will cover the various types of jointed glassware available, and explore basic techniques for its safe maintenance.
Pyrex Quickfit jointed glassware
Types of jointed glassware explained
Jointed glassware ca...
An autoclave is a specialised piece of equipment which is a physical method for disinfection and sterilisation. The process is achieved using a combination of steam, high pressure, and time. Steam is effective at transferring thermal energy (compared to dry air) and can sterilise a load at 121°C in just 15 minutes.
The majority of laboratory glass bottles are suitable for autoclaving. Howev...
It is important to clean laboratory glassware as it has frequent contact with a range of substances on a repeated basis. A robust cleaning process is needed to ensure the equipment can be re-used safely, as well as helping to prolong the life of the products used and protects the validity of future work.
Cleaning of glassware can be carried out manually, with the use of automated washing eq...
A variety of laboratory processes require sterile containers. If you're using laboratory plasticware, it is important to consider several factors before the container is placed in an autoclave.
Duran plastic coated bottles
Here are 6 questions to ask before autoclaving plastic bottles:
1) Is your plastic bottle suitable for autoclaving?
Not all plastic polymers are suitable for au...
Heating glassware is an important topic as heat can change the volume of the glassware if the temperature used is too high. The maximum temperature for heating the glass depends on the specifications and what type of glass is used. For example, borosilicate glassware provides a lower coefficient of expansion than other glass types such as soda lime glass. Another note is that not all glassware...
The new DWK campaign aims to assist in user safety with their products. Using the slogan 'Go Safe, Trust In DWK', this range of products have safety features with clear benefits to the user compared to standard items. To assist in understanding what benefits certain items can offer you, DWK have created safety badges which categorise different features. These are:
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Working with pressure/vacuum conditions in the lab is common but not all products are designed to withstand this. Products with appropriate geometry and wall thickness are suitable for working safely with pressure. For example, filtering flasks, desiccators, or flat flange vessels, as well as...
