BioSafety Cabinets

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DClass I BSCs are suitable for work involving low to moderate-risk agents. Since incoming air is not filtered, Class I BSCs should not be used with research materials (e.g., cell lines) that must be handled under sterile conditions. Class I cabinets are used to enclose equipment (e.g., centrifuges, harvesting equipment or small fermenters) or procedures with potential to generate aerosols (e.g., cage dumping, tissue homogenization or culture aeration). Because outgoing air is filtered, research personnel are protected while using a Class I BSC.

The air inside the cabinet then takes in the aerosol particles that may have been generated and moves it away from the operator towards the HEPA filter.

A stream of inward air moving into the cabinet contains aerosols generated during microbiological manipulations. It then passes through a filtration system that traps all airborne particles and contaminants. Finally, clean and decontaminated air is exhausted from the cabinet. The filtration system usually consists of a pre-filter and a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter.

• Sentinel™ Gold Microprocessor Control system
• Hinged Window
• Worktop
• H14 Filter
• Energy Efficient DC ECM Motor
• Isocide™ Antimicrobial Powder Coating
• Provides user and environment protection

Class I Bio Safety Cabinets are good when working with low to moderate risk agents. It is also used to enclose small scale lab equipment like fermenters, centrifuges. It is also used when the particular process is generating aerosols like tissue homogenization