3.2.4.HME PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT The equipment used in the production of HMEs will vary depending on the HME, quantity being produced, and the availability of any equipment. The equipment can come from a variety of sources including scientific apparatus, tools repurposed from another industry or even improvised from readily available supplies. The table below gives possible examples of equipment which may be used in the production of HME.
ACTIVITY
EXAMPLE EQUIPMENT
Spatula, other hand mixing utensil Food mixer Laboratory magnetic stirrer Mechanical mixer Filter paper e.g. coffee filter paper Tights / stockings Filter funnels
Mixing
Filtering
Pestle and mortar Coffee grinder Ball or rod mill Mechanical grinder Camping stove Portable electric hob Slow cooker Laboratory hot plate
Grinding
Heating
Laboratory cooling bath Bucket with ice water Bathtub with running cold water Laboratory distillation apparatus Improvised distiller
Cooling
Distilling
Safety goggles / glasses Face shield
Dust mask, half mask, full face respirator Heavy rubber gloves, latex / kitchen gloves Rubber apron, overalls Rubber / wellington boots Ventilation equipment, desk fan, ducting, etc.
Protective equipment
Thermometer Measuring cylinder / jug pH tester / paper Kitchen roll, plastic sheeting, other paper to cover surfaces Assorted containers / jars, cooking pans, funnels Written instructions, notes
Miscellaneous equipment
IEDD task conduct
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