TS EN 14175-1

TS EN 14175-1 is the vocabulary part of the TS EN 14175 series for fume cupboards. Its role is to define the terms used for this laboratory containment equipment, so the technical language is consistent across design, testing and safety documentation. In other words, this part is about names and definitions, not about the performance requirements of the cupboard itself.

Why a shared vocabulary matters

Fume cupboards are enclosed laboratory workspaces used to help control exposure to chemical vapours, gases and aerosols during handling operations. In this standard, the emphasis is on terminology: the parts, features and concepts associated with the equipment are given precise definitions so that engineers, manufacturers, specifiers and laboratory users can refer to the same technical concepts without ambiguity. This is especially important when related standards build on the same terminology.

The normative annex provides corresponding terms in eight European languages, supporting multilingual use and translation consistency. The document also distinguishes this equipment family from other containment devices, which helps prevent confusion in specification and procurement contexts.

Defined boundaries of the document

• EN 14175-2 covers safety and performance requirements for fume cupboards.
• EN 14175-3 covers type testing of fume cupboards.
• EN 12469 applies to microbiological safety cabinets.
• This part does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or devices used as animal accommodation.