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Synthetic Opioids: Containment Equipment for Improved Fentanyl and Carfentanil Personnel Protection
3 Jan 2018Opioids and their synthetic opiate counterparts are prescribed as potent painkillers. There is potential,however, for these compounds to be harmful due to accidental exposure in the workplace. In the following application note, Air Science refers to the Purair SafeSEARCH ductless containment enclosure, developed to protect employees from such risks.
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Purair SafeSEARCH Ductless Fume Hood
Air Science USA LLCThe Purair SafeSEARCH ductless fume hoods are a series of high efficiency workstations designed to increase protection from drugs, chemical vapors and particulates during the packaging examination process.
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