A ductless fume hood is a contained working space that uses powerful negative airflow to pull harmful fumes, vapors or particulate away from the operator’s respiratory zone and protects the operator and the environment from exposure.
How does a Ductless Fume Hood work?

Ambient Air is drawn into the hood and mixed with fumes, vapors or particulates emitted from the process.

The air within the hood is processed through a pre-filter where some particles are captured.

Air is filtered through the main filter (HEPA, ULPA, ASHRAE, Activated Carbon or Specialty Blended).

Filtered air is released back into the room eliminating the need for duct work.
Anatomy of a Ductless Fume Hood
Advantages of a Ductless Fume Hood

Portable

Long Filter Life

Quiet Operation

Sturdy Construction

Low Maintenance

Simple Filter Change

Variety of Sizes

No Ductwork

No Makeup Air
Ductless Fume Hood Main Filter Choices
PARTICULATE FILTERS
ULPA Filter

up to
99.9995%
Efficiency

down to
0.12 microns
HEPA Filter

up to
99.97%
Efficiency

down to
0.3 microns
ASHRAE Filter

up to
95%
Efficiency

down to
0.5 microns
CHEMICAL FILTERS
Activated Carbon

Treated Carbon that has increased surface area in order to be more porous to adsorb chemical fumes.
Efficiency depends on chemical
Specialty Blended

Acid Gas

Aldehyde

Ammonia

Mercury
Ductless Fume Hood Uses

3D Printing

Archaeology

Chemical Fumes

DNA

Forensic

Glasses Manufacturing

Mycology

Paints, Glues, Solvents

Pharmaceutical

Restoration of Art

Soldering

Stem Cells
Other Biological Applications or Processes Requiring Dust Removal