SAFETY IN LABORATORIES - CODE OF PRACTICE - PART 7: FUME CUPBOARDS
f test to be used to determine their performance. Annex B provides the method for conducting a smoke test for a fume cupboard and Annex C provides the method for determining face
velocity. Annex F describes typical materials used in the construction of fume cupboards and
includes recommendations and requirements on material suitability.
Fume cupboards covered by this Standard are intended primarily for use in general chemical
operations but may be used for the special applications set out in Annex G, provided that the
additional relevant features described therein are incorporated.
Recirculating fume cabinets (which recirculate air and do not extract to the outside
atmosphere) are not included in this standard.
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MS 1042-7:2011 has been replaced by MS 1042-7:2023 Safety in laboratories - Code of practice - Part 7: Fume cupboards (First revision)
