They're not as effective as the vented type, but a great deal better than
nothing. If you can persuade your people to install a vented hood (they're
much more expensive), then that's the best solution. Otherwise, the benchtop
kind will provide some protection.

Lesley Weston.



on 02/03/2004 6:35 AM, Sylvia Poulos at spoulos@saa.ars.usda.gov wrote:

> Hi everyone, 
> Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with benchtop fume
> hoods.  I'm looking into purchasing one primarily because of xylene,
> formaldehyde, and paraformaldehyde and would appreciate any thoughts
> about them.  Thanks again for sharing all your wisdom! Sylvia
> 
> Sylvia P. Poulos
> USDA-ARS-Animal Physiology Research Unit
> Athens, GA 30605
> 706-583-8279
> 706-542-0399 (fax)
> 
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