UCSD Chemistry Standardizes on Heidolph Radleys
Findenser for Safety & Sustainability
Department Chair Seth Cohen working with Findensers
“The implementation of Findenser has been very
smooth”
Contacts
Professor Seth Cohen
Organization
UCSD
Department
Chemistry
Country
USA
Product
Findenser
Case Study No.
HNA7_MB_Findenser
Heidolph Field Rep
Michael Bishop
The Situation
The University of California has publicly committed to improving laboratory safety through the implementation of best
safety practices at every UC research facility. At UC San Diego, Chemistry Department Chair Seth Cohen has recently
undertaken an initiative to eliminate laboratory flooding that results from the use of water condensers. Traditional
chemistry methods call for the use of water condensers that may leak when hose lines fail during overnight or
unattended reactions. UCSD Chemistry Department Safety Officer Steve George estimates total flood damages in one
building alone to be “in the millions of dollars.”
When Dr. Cohen was introduced to Radley’s Findenser, the world’s first super-air condenser, he knew he had solved a
problem which plagued many chemistry labs: “Safety culture improvement is a high priority at UCSD, when I was
introduced to Findenser, I immediately saw the opportunity to reduce the risk of costly floods that result from condenser
hose leaks.”
The Objective
UCSD researchers have welcomed the switch from water condensers to Findenser, reducing the time it takes to set-up a
reflux reaction. UCSD replaced over 200 water condensers with Findensers, with each researcher using 2-3 on average.
In the process, UCSD has affirmed a commitment to sourcing sustainable solutions where possible. Dr. Cohen sees a
major benefit of Findenser as a greener alternative: “UCSD has undertaken a campus-wide initiative to reduce energy
and water consumption, and Findenser is the perfect product for drought-stricken California.”
By standardizing on Radley’s Findenser, UCSD has implemented a safer, cleaner, greener technology that is cost-effective
and easy to use, positioning UCSD as a global leader for laboratory safety and sustainability.
Results
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Reduced the risk of costly floods that result from condenser hose leaks
Eliminated cumbersome hose connections that clutter valuable hood space
Creating a safer, simpler environment in the fume hoods
Eliminated wasteful water consumption
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