A new odour-reduction function for the EZ-2 evaporator enables it to be sited on the open bench rather than taking up valuable fume hood space. Many solvent evaporators are routinely placed inside fume extraction hoods because residual solvent vapour – remaining in the chamber at the end of a run – can expose the operator to potentially harmful odours when the system is opened. This function automatically adds a repeated vent and vacuum cycle to the end of a method, which purges the evaporation chamber of residual solvent vapours. An application note describes the odour-reduction function. Genevac