Employees of chemical labs can easily be exposed to a number of different dangerous air pollutants and compounds. Hazardous waste products at chemical labs include things that can ignite, corrode, react violently with other compounds, or generally be toxic to the human body. Toxic chemical wastes often give off dangerous particles of air pollution that can easily damage a person's lungs, kidneys, … [Read more...]
How Data Center Pollution is Driven By Fossil Fuels, Backup Generators and Insane Network Demand
Learn about the environmental challenges facing data centers. As demands for network bandwidth continues to increase due to billions of online users, data center pollution has become a growing environmental concern. Although most people don’t really know where the power to stream movies or download videos comes from, the public does become aware of data centers when network grids overload and … [Read more...]
Study Finds High Bacterial Counts Affect Lab Air Quality
Nigerian study on bio-lab air quality finds bacterial contamination that highlights need for effective air filtration strategy. A study published in the Journal of Petroleum & Environmental Biotechnology has found that elevated levels of bacteria compromise lab air quality at the University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. The study was conducted to measure the level of microorganisms present … [Read more...]
Air Filtration Update from Camfil USA – Federal Guidelines for Cleanrooms May Help Provide a More Effective Air Filtration Strategy
Camfil is uniquely qualified to partner with cleanroom operators to design a strategy that takes into account all the needs of this type of facility Cleanrooms were invented to provide a sterile environment in which high tech products are manufactured or tested, but without an effective air filtration system, contaminants can wreak havoc at these facilities. Federal cleanroom contamination … [Read more...]
Study Shows Outdoor Pollution Worsens Air Quality in Fertility Labs, Highlighting Need for Efficient Air Filtration Systems
Study finds that low air quality in fertility labs could affect the health of embryos, highlighting the need for effective air filtration systems to combat volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Without effective air filtration, pollution throughout the world will continue to get worse, and the consequences will include a variety of illnesses that stress health care systems – especially in … [Read more...]
Camfil Is More Than Just Clean Air
Camfil fulfills its promise of products that are designed for sustainability, health and lowest possible operational cost At Camfil, the idea of air filtration goes beyond just producing clean air. The goal is to improve the environments where so many people spend most of their time; to protect the health of the countless people around the world who would otherwise spend their days working and … [Read more...]
The 4 Top Causes of Cleanroom Contamination
In any cleanroom facility, maintaining strict cleanliness requirements is a monumental challenge. Absolutely everything, both inside and outside of the room, is a potential source of contamination Cleanroom facilities are vital to any industry working within the areas of life sciences or electronic component production. Whether manufacturing pharmaceuticals, working with high tech … [Read more...]
What Makes a Cleanroom a Cleanroom?
Everything must be considered in order to make the environment in a cleanroom as easy to maintain as possible. Camfil’s patented high-tech filters are the perfect solution. A cleanroom is a controlled environment where various types of products are manufactured. Cleanroom facilities are used in several industries where even the smallest amount of contamination can affect the quality of the end … [Read more...]
Biosafety Labs and the Meaning of Biosafety Levels A Report by Camfil Air Filtration Experts
Camfil air filtration products meet the tough standards that are required to make sure a biosafety lab is exactly that, safe. A biosafety lab is a specialized research laboratory that deals with infectious agents. Some are designed for research, while others are performing some kind of production activity, but proper protection is of the utmost importance for the safety of everyone working in … [Read more...]
