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Safe powder dispensing: Automated handling of substances

7 Jun 2021

Laboratory safety, especially when handling toxic or hazardous substances, is of increasing importance to health and safety departments in many industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research and manufacturing organizations.

In this application note, Mettler-Toledo explains how the XPR Automatic Balance can significantly reduce exposure risk during automated powder and liquid dispensing, and provide safety benefits to the researcher when handling toxic or hazardous compounds in the laboratory.

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Balances and Moisture AnalyzersBalances & Moisture Analyzers / weighing scales measure static or dynamic loads. Features to consider when choosing an analytical balance include accuracy, capacity and resolution. Additional features and specialized balances include enclosures for weighing powder, microbalances for measuring small quantities, portable balances, moisture analyzers, top loading balances and internal calibration for measurements over time or with varied temperature.Laboratory SafetyLaboratory safety is essential to the effective operation of all laboratories and is required to minimize the risk of harm during experiments. Guidelines, regulations, and equipment should be available in all laboratories to ensure that the working environment is safe and secure.Lab EssentialsLab essentials include laboratory consumables that are vital to the operation of all laboratories.
Safe powder dispensing: Automated handling of substances