Laboratory Chemical Storage: Dos and Don'ts

Fume hoods protect users from potentially hazardous vapors, but they are only intended for use with working volumes of chemicals and should not be used as a storage area.

Fume hoods protect users from potentially hazardous vapors, but they are only intended for use with working volumes of chemicals and should not be used as a storage area. To ensure continued safety, laboratory chemicals should be stored in a properly designed chemical storage cabinet.

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