Biosafety Cabinet

Product Details :

Class I Biological Safety Cabinet

• Class I BSCs provide personnel and environmental protection, but do not provide product protection. The Class I BSC is similar in terms of air movement to a chemical fume hood. However, unlike a chemical fume hood, the Class I BSC has a HEPA filtration system that handles the air exiting the unit, providing protection for the environment.

Class II Biological Safety Cabinet

• Class II hoods provide personnel, environmental, and product protection for a range of low- to moderate-risk materials. These biological safety cabinets are used in research, clinical, industrial, and pharmacy settings.
• With Class II cabinets, airflow is drawn into the front grille of the unit, providing personnel protection. In addition, the downward flow of HEPA-filtered air provides product protection by minimizing the chance of cross-contamination across the work surface of the hood. Exhaust air is passed through a certified HEPA filter to provide particulate filtration to protect the environment.
• For Class II, Type A1 and A2 BSCs, exhaust air may be recirculated to the laboratory or, alternatively, it may be discharged from the building via a canopy, or “thimble,” connected to the building’s exhaust. CDC regulation standards require exhaust air for Class II, Types B1 and B2 BSCs be discharged directly to the outdoors via a hard connection.

These hoods are commonly used in the hospital pharmacy, in addition to a wide range of clinical and research applications.

Class III Biological Safety Cabinet

Class III cabinets are utilized for working with highly infectious microbiological agents and for the conduct of hazardous operations. This class provides maximum protection for both the worker and the environment.

Additional Information:

• Delivery Time: 8 days