Class II Biological Safety Cabinet

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