Product/Service

Pharmaceutical Powder Packaging Glove Box

Source: Terra Universal
This containment chamber allows safe handling and packaging of chemotherapy powders and other hazardous materials.

This containment chamber allows safe handling and packaging of chemotherapy powders and other hazardous materials.

A filter/fan unit mounted on the chamber ceiling draws air through a HEPA filter (99.99% efficient @ 0.3µm particles). Exhaust air is drawn through a second HEPA filter and then ventilated through a 4" (102 mm)-diameter conduit to a remote secondary filtration unit. Filter port covers enable the operator to seal the chamber when the filtration system is turned OFF, allowing weighing or handling of fine powders in a still-air, contamination-free environment.

A right-side air lock is provided for passing material in and out of the chamber. In addition, swing-up viewing windows allow convenient front loading of scales, sealers, and other larger processing tools.

Application Requirements

  • Particle Control: Open-loop filtration module with dual HEPA filters (@ less than or equal to 4 air changes/minute)
  • Access: Right-side pass-through air lock. Glove ports for two operators. Swing-up access window for front loading equipment.

Open-Loop Filtration Glove Box
For safe indoor exhausting
A 740-CFM (1257 m³/hr) impeller blower, mounted in an acrylic housing, draws air through an inlet filter into the glove box. This filter (HEPA or ULPA) removes particulates, aerosols, spores, and other contaminants to ensure a clean processing environment. A HEPA or ULPA filter removes contaminants from the exhaust gas to make it safe for indoor release. Both filters are enclosed in a disposable acrylic housing for safe, easy handling and disposal.

Closed-Loop Filtration Glove Box
Continuous recirculation exceeds Class 10 requirements
A 740-CFM (1257 m³/hr) impeller draws air into the glove box through an inlet HEPA, ULPA or charcoal filter. HEPA and ULPA filters remove particles, aerosols, spores and other contaminants to ensure a clean process environment. The charcoal filter removes common organic vapors. A 4-position PVC diverter valve determines the percentage of fresh make-up air entering the chamber (100%, 50% or 0%).