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Biological Safety Cabinets Class I

Biological Safety Cabinets Class I

Biological Safety Cabinets Class I

Product catalog summary
Overview
This document provides detailed information on various types of safety cabinets and enclosures designed for laboratory use, focusing on operator, product, and environmental protection. It includes specifications, standards, and key features of different models, as well as options for customization and additional safety measures.
Types of Cabinets
  • Class I Cabinets: Designed for operator protection, these cabinets draw air past the operator and exhaust it through HEPA filters. They maintain negative pressure to minimize contamination risks.
  • Class II Cabinets: Provide protection for the operator, product, and environment. They use ULPA filters for supply and exhaust air, ensuring high filtration efficiency and compliance with biosafety levels 1, 2, and 3.
  • Laminar Flow Cabinets: Maintain a particle-free environment for product or operator protection, suitable for applications where Class II cabinets are unnecessary.
  • Cytotoxic Safety Cabinets: Offer the highest level of operator safety for handling hazardous drugs, with additional HEPA filtration for enhanced protection.
Key Features
  • Microprocessor controls with LCD panels for easy monitoring.
  • Long-life ULPA filters for high filtration efficiency.
  • Clear-view, frameless sashes for improved visibility and ease of use.
  • Bright, glare-free lighting for comfortable operation.
  • Options for ducted or recirculatory filtration systems.
Standards and Compliance
  • ULPA filters meet European Standard EN 1822 for performance testing.
  • Cabinet designs comply with BS EN 12469:2000 standards.
  • ISO 14644 compliance for laminar flow cabinets, ensuring a sterile working environment.
Materials and Construction
  • Cabinet bodies made from electrogalvanized steel with epoxy powder coating.
  • Interiors constructed from stainless steel for durability and easy cleaning.
  • UV absorbing tempered glass used for sashes and side walls.
Technical Specifications
  • Various models available with different sizes and configurations.
  • Sound levels and lighting intensity specified for each model.
  • Electrical supply requirements detailed for all models.
Options and Accessories
  • UV lamps, electrical sockets, and service outlets available.
  • Support stands with levelling feet or castors.
  • Formalin vaporiser systems for additional safety.
Conclusion
The document highlights the versatility and safety features of Bigneat's range of laboratory cabinets and enclosures, emphasizing their compliance with international standards and suitability for various laboratory applications.
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Biological Safety Cabinets Class I-1

Class I: Operator Protection Class II: Operator & Product Protection Laminar Flow Cabinets Bio-Containment for Laboratory Automation Cabinets & Enclosures Installation, Commissioning & Validation Equipment Care Contracts Emergency 24 Hour Call Out

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Biological Safety Cabinets Class I-2

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS Class II Operator, Product & Environment Protection Bigneat Class II cabinets are built to a very high standard, using only the best quality materials, microprocessor and fan components. These cabinets are economically priced yet offer a premium level of operator, product and environment protection. Many years of experience and customer feedback has lead to the development of this range which offers excellent access, visibility of the working area and maximises operator comfort. Description of operation and protection ULPA filtered supply and exhaust air protects the...

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Biological Safety Cabinets Class I-3

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS continued Model BDTWO, a ducted cabinet Airflow profile in BRTWO Biological Safety Cabinet For use for all biological applications, a proportion of the circulated air is exhausted to building ductwork via ULPA filters. This filtration traps infectious or dangerous biohazard particles which could otherwise be released to the environment. Exhaust plenum BDTWO comes in two model types, either with tempered glass side walls (-G) or stainless steel sidewalls (-S). Filtered air returns to room Return airflow via rear plenum ULPA exhaust filters Style -G I Glass side walls...

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Biological Safety Cabinets Class I-4

Cytotoxic Safety Cabinet Provides the highest level of operator safety to protect you and your personnel whilst processing hazardous cytotoxic/antineoplastic drugs. Additional protection BRCYTO cabinets work in the same way as conventional Class II cabinets, however there is additional HEPA filtration below the worksurface. This filtration minimises the possibility of airborne contamination. Standards ULPA filters meet the European Standard EN 1822 for performance testing and filtration efficiency. The cabinet's design, construction and performance comply with BS EN 12469:2000. Meets the requirements...

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Biological Safety Cabinets Class I-5

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS Class I: Operator Protection Description of operation and protection A Class I cabinet draws air past the operator and either exhausts via HEPA filters back to the room or away via ducting. A negative pressure is maintained within the cabinet minimising the possibility of contamination back to the room. Standards The cabinet's design, construction and performance comply with BS EN 12469:2000. HEPA filters fitted as standard comply with EN 1822. Bigneat Class I cabinets are suitable for agents classified under Biosafety levels 1,2 and 3. Key Features I Available as ducted...

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Biological Safety Cabinets Class I-6

LAMINAR FLOW CABINETS Horizontal Clean Air Operator or Product Protection Laminar flow cabinets are designed to protect product or operating staff by maintaining a particle-free ultra clean zone. They can be used whenever a Class II cabinet is deemed unnecessary. Laminar Flow Cabinets are available in two versions, providing horizontal air for operator or product protection. BIGNEAT Laminar Flow Cabinets are provided with a well lit diffused hidden lighting as standard and efficient sound insulation, which ensures the operator can use the cabinet for long periods without discomfort. Performance...

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Biological Safety Cabinets Class I-7

BIO-CONTAINMENT FOR LABORATORY AUTOMATION BIGNEAT offers a range of enclosures for laboratory automation and robotic systems to meet the ever increasing demand in the Pharmaceutical industry for reliability and rapid throughput of biologically sensitive processes with appropriate protection for associated bio-hazards. LA range enclosures are available in a variety of styles and levels of protection, operating to Class II biological safety cabinet containment performance or Class 100 air conditions. BIGNEAT offers LA range enclosures of standard specifications, however our forte is the ability...

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