SCAT (Safety Center for Analytical Technology) is a global leader in laboratory safety systems, specialising in solvent handling and waste management. Since its founding in Germany in 1998, SCAT has focused on protecting laboratory staff from exposure to hazardous solvent vapours and ensuring safe disposal of chemical waste. Today, SCAT solutions are trusted by laboratories worldwide for reliability, quality, and innovation.
Safer Solvent Handling
SCAT develops complete safety systems designed to reduce risks in analytical and research environments. Key solutions include:
Safety Caps and Exhaust Filters – Prevent harmful vapours from escaping during solvent transfer and storage.
Smart Waste Collection Systems – Securely capture and contain hazardous waste, reducing spills and contamination.
Custom Solutions – Tailored safety products designed in cooperation with laboratories to meet specific requirements.
Why Choose SCAT?
With more than 25 years of experience, SCAT offers one of the world’s most comprehensive product ranges for solvent safety. All products are developed and manufactured in-house near Frankfurt, Germany, ensuring strict quality standards and seamless compatibility across generations.
SCAT’s solutions are widely used in:
Analytical laboratories
Chemical manufacturing
Pharmaceutical research and development
Academic and research institutions
Life sciences
Commitment to Safety and Sustainability
SCAT products not only protect laboratory staff but also help safeguard the environment. Activated carbon filters effectively adsorb solvent vapours, acids, and alkalis, while climate-neutral logistics programs reduce the company’s environmental footprint. SCAT is an active member of EGNATON (European Society for Sustainable Laboratory Technologies) and SEFA® (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association).
SCAT and LASEC
Through LASEC, laboratories across Africa gain access to SCAT’s proven safety systems. This partnership ensures local availability of high-quality solutions that enhance workplace safety, support regulatory compliance, and promote sustainable laboratory practices.