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title: Vapor shield for Biotage® Horizon 5000 disk extraction system
description: While working with organic solvents and samples that may contain harmful analytes, it makes sense to shield the operator from hazardous conditions.
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# [Vapor shield for Biotage® Horizon 5000 disk extraction system](https://www.biotage.com/literature/product-note/vapor-shield-horizon-5000-disk-extraction-system)

 Written by [Biotage](https://www.biotage.com/literature/author/biotage) | Dec 6, 2025 10:33:58 AM

## Introduction

Safety is always a prime consideration in a laboratory. While working with organic solvents and samples that may contain harmful analytes, it makes sense to shield the operator from hazardous conditions whenever possible. The Biotage® Horizon 5000 extraction system uses organic solvents such as dichloromethane, hexane and methanol and vapours are vented through the back of the instrument to a convenient hood or exhaust mechanism. Some laboratories choose to place their extractors in the hood for further safe venting of the solvent vapours. 

Literature number: PPS525

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