- Available in a variety of configurations
- Provide a safe space for storage of laboratory containers that may emit noxious odours
- Each cabinet is factory-tested to ensure compliance with relevant UK standards
Applications
Contained Storage Ventilation Cabinet (CSV) are designed to provide a safe space for storage of laboratory containers that may emit noxious odours.
Available in a variety of configurations including self contained units fitted with optional HEPA, carbon filters and ducted models that are designed to be connected to building services.
CSV’s are manufactured in Australia and are available with a nominal width of 90cm or 150cm. Each cabinet is factory-tested to ensure compliance with relevant UK standards.
Operation
Recirculating Ventilation Cabinets utilise a direct drive fan that draws ambient air into the cabinet from the air intake that is located under the viewing window. Air passes through the perforated storage shelves and into the exhaust filter system, consisting of two stages of filtration, prior to being recirculated into the room. The first stage prefilter arrests > 90% of particles 5 micron and larger. The final activated carbon filter incorporates carbon granules with a selected chemical impregnation to optimise the arrestance of specific vapours. Specific impregnations are available for the handling of a wide range of contaminants.
The contaminants include:
– Formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde
– Alkaline odours
– Ammonia and amines
– Inorganic acids and acidic odours
– H2S and mercaptans
– HCN
Cabinets operate on single-phase 240V, 50 Hz power via a 10A outlet. A low voltage touch control panel with function status indicated by LEDs is located on the front of the cabinet. An audible alarm indicates low air flow within the cabinet.
Ducted models are designed to work with building services and can be fitted with additional filtration systems.
How to Specify
Contained Storage Ventilation (CSV) cabinets shall be Clyde-Apac manufactured by AES Environmental. CSV cabinets shall be produced in 304 grade stainless steel and 6 mm thick, toughened glass shall be used for the viewing window. Air shall enter the storage cabinet through the base of the door assembly and shelves must be slotted as to create air passage ways through-out storage areas. Recirculating CSV units shall be fitted with an appropriate fan and filter housing so as to provide safe containment to occupants of the laboratory, ducted units shall be fitted with top spigot connections at a minimum of 300 mm diameter.
Controlled Storage Ventilation (CSV) Cabinet Testing for UK Laboratories
Regular testing of Controlled Storage Ventilation (CSV) Cabinets is essential to ensure the safe storage of hazardous, volatile, or sensitive substances in laboratory and healthcare environments. Our on-site certification service verifies that your cabinet maintains effective containment and ventilation performance to protect staff, samples, and the surrounding workspace. Each visit includes a visual inspection of cabinet integrity, airflow and ventilation performance measurements to confirm correct extraction rates, and HEPA/activated carbon filter integrity testing using an aerosol challenge method to detect any leakage. Where applicable, smoke visualisation tests are performed to demonstrate airflow direction and confirm safe containment of vapours and particulates. Additional assessments of noise, vibration, and lighting ensure the cabinet is safe and practical for daily use. On completion, you receive a detailed compliance report in line with UK COSHH requirements and HSE guidance, providing assurance that your CSV cabinet continues to deliver effective protection and regulatory compliance.
Frame
304 Stainless Steel frame with safety glass doors and viewing windows, fitted with self-levelling feet
Shelves
Five adjustable, perforated stainless steel shelves
Optional Exhaust Module*
Laboratory grade baked enamel coated mild steel
Fan*
Direct drive centrifugal with variable speed control
Controls*
Low-voltage control panel with function indication
Airflow*
0.5 m/s across opening with doors closed
Voltages*
220/240V, 50Hz, single phase
Power*
Maximum 10 Amps
* Applies to Recirculating CSV Units
