A containment and test system for extremely toxic substances includes a fume
hood,
a containment compartment such as glove bag or box, positioned within the fume
hood, a source of a non-reactive gas to provide a stable environment within the
containment compartment, an inline moisture trap coupled to the source of non-reactive
gas to dry the non-reactive gas, an ion neutralizer coupled to the source of non-reactive
gas to reduce static charges within the containment compartment, a staging area
for preparing test samples, a balance positioned within the containment compartment,
a stanchion positioned within the fume hood for holding a test animal, and decontaminating
apparatus for safely disposing of any toxic substance residue.
