Name of the equipment
Class II Biological Safety Cabinet
Brand
ESCO Scientific
Description
Esco Streamline® Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (SC2) provide optimum performance which is continuously monitored and controlled by the user-friendly Sentinel™ Gold control system, giving the user, a safe and reliable working environment. The SC2-S series has a single-piece, spill-retaining worktray and a stainless steel sidewall with coved corners for cleanability. It is open-fronted which protects the laboratory workers and the environment from harmful biological agents. It also prevents biological materials (i.e cell cultures, microbiological stocks) inside it from being contaminated.
Specification
Airstream® Class II, Biological Safety Cabinet (S-Series), 4ft/1.2m.
- Has stable and self-compensating airflow, despite building voltage fluctuations & filter loading
- UV lamp for decontamination, 1 hour countdown
- Airflow equilibration ready in 3 minutes
- Airflow sensor to alert the user if airflow is sufficient for greater safety
- Alarm for unsafe sash conditions
- Isocide™ powder coat that inhibits microbial growth
- Two power sockets available with total max. loading of 5A
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Applications
It is ONLY used for cell/tissue culture works for non-infectious mammalian cells or tissues. Viral transfection, virus, bacteria, yeast and fungi-related culture works are strictly prohibited. Non-culturing work is NOT allowed to use the cabinet. DO NOT use the cabinet if it is only used for decontamination of contaminated culture/medium/apparatus with UV lamp.
Contact information
PIC: Dr. Stanley CHEUNG
Email: kwok-kuen-stanley.cheung@polyu.edu.hk
Office: TU305
