FORMALIN CHAMBER SHANTI Formalin chambers are specialized environments used primarily in laboratories and industrial settings for the safe handling and preservation of specimens using formalin, a solution of formaldehyde in water. Here’s a breakdown of key aspects about formalin chambers: Purpose and Use: Preservation: Formalin is often used to preserve biological specimens for study and examination. Formalin chambers help in maintaining a controlled environment for this purpose. Safety: The chambers provide a controlled environment to manage the fumes and potential hazards associated with formalin. This ensures that users are protected from inhaling toxic formaldehyde vapors. Design and Features: Ventilation: Formalin chambers are equipped with ventilation systems to ensure that any formaldehyde fumes are effectively removed from the chamber and properly filtered. Sealing: These chambers are designed to be tightly sealed to prevent any escape of formaldehyde fumes into the surrounding environment. Temperature and Humidity Control: Some formalin chambers include features to control temperature and humidity, which can be crucial for preserving specimens in optimal conditions. Safety Equipment: They often come with safety equipment like air scrubbers, alarms, and sometimes personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks.