Description of Biological
Safety Cabinets and Laminar Flow Clean Benches
Biological safety cabinets are primary containment devices for
use with infectious agents. They are divided into classifications
regarding level of risk. The cabinet
class required is dependent on the type of work to be performed. Laminar flow
clean benches are used for work with nonhazardous materials only. It is vital
that the proper equipment is selected for each application. Below is information
regarding classes of biological safety cabinets
Questions
regarding biological safety cabinets and laminar flow clean benches may be addressed
to Kathleen Schmidt or call
831-3123.
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