Distillation Flask with Side Arm

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Distillation Flask with Side Arm is a specialized piece of laboratory glassware designed for use in distillation processes. Made from chemically resistant borosilicate glass, this flask features a round or pear-shaped body with a side arm outlet for vapor to pass through to the condenser. It serves as the container in which liquid mixtures are heated and vaporized, enabling separation based on boiling points. The side arm allows vapors to exit efficiently while minimizing the risk of leaks or contamination. This flask is essential in organic synthesis, chemical purification, and analytical laboratories, facilitating precise and safe distillation operations.

Description

Uses
Primary Uses
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Laboratories

  • Heating and vaporizing liquid mixtures in distillation setups.

  • Facilitating fractional and simple distillation by enabling vapor flow through the side arm.

  • Preparation of pure solvents, reagents, and distilled liquids.

  • Collection and separation of volatile compounds from mixtures.

  • Supporting organic synthesis reactions requiring distillation steps.

Secondary Uses
Industrial and Research Applications

  • Essential oil extraction and purification processes.

  • Environmental laboratories for VOC (volatile organic compound) sampling.

  • Use in educational laboratories for teaching distillation principles.

  • Preparation of distilled water and solvents in food and beverage industries.

  • Waste solvent recovery and chemical recycling operations.

PRODUCT KEY FEATURES

Basic Identification Attributes

  • Material: Chemically resistant borosilicate glass

  • Design: Round or pear-shaped flask with a side arm outlet

  • Sizes: Available in multiple volumes ranging from small (50 mL) to large (2000 mL) capacities

Physical & Chemical Properties

  • High thermal resistance suitable for heating and boiling liquids

  • Chemical resistance against acids, bases, solvents, and organic reagents

  • Transparent glass allows visual monitoring of liquid and vapor phases

Safety & Hazard Attributes

  • Fragile glass requires careful handling to prevent breakage

  • Heated liquids and vapors pose burn and inhalation hazards

  • Must be used with proper ventilation to avoid vapor accumulation

Storage & Handling Attributes

  • Store in secure, padded, and stable environments to avoid mechanical damage

  • Clean thoroughly after use to prevent contamination or residue buildup

  • Use appropriate clamps and supports to secure flask during heating

Regulatory & Compliance Attributes

  • Manufactured according to laboratory glassware standards (ISO, ASTM)

  • Suitable for GMP, GLP, and other regulated laboratory environments

Environmental & Health Impact

  • Recyclable glass material promotes environmental sustainability

  • Enables efficient chemical separation, reducing waste and contamination

  • Proper disposal of residual chemicals is necessary to minimize environmental impact

SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Safety Handling Precautions

  • Use PPE such as gloves, lab coats, and safety goggles during operation

  • Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent inhalation of vapors

  • Handle with care to avoid glass breakage and injury

First Aid Measures

  • Cool burns immediately and seek medical attention if severe

  • For inhalation, move to fresh air and seek medical care if symptoms persist

  • Clean and disinfect cuts from broken glass promptly

Firefighting Measures

  • Non-flammable glassware; surrounding combustible materials require proper extinguishing agents

  • Use appropriate fire suppression depending on fire source