Le poste de Classe I présente la conception la plus élémentaire et la plus rudimentaire de tous les postes de sécurité microbiologique disponibles aujourd'hui. Un flux d'air entrant pénètre dans le poste et contient les aérosols générés lors des manipulations microbiologiques. Il traverse ensuite un système de filtration qui piège toutes les particules et contaminants en suspension dans l'air. Enfin, l'air propre et décontaminé est évacué du poste. Le système de filtration comprend généralement un préfiltre et un filtre HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air).
Bien que le poste de Classe I protège l'opérateur et l'environnement contre l'exposition aux risques biologiques, il n'empêche pas les échantillons manipulés à l'intérieur d'entrer en contact avec des contaminants en suspension dans l'air ambiant de la pièce. Il existe donc naturellement un risque de contamination croisée susceptible d'affecter la cohérence expérimentale. Par conséquent, le champ d'application des postes de Classe I est limité, et ils sont aujourd'hui largement considérés comme obsolètes.
Caractéristiques essentielles à prendre en compte :
- Taille compacte qui s'intègre même dans les petits espaces de laboratoire
- Équipé d'un ventilateur DC-ECM permettant 70 % d'économies d'énergie par rapport à un moteur CA
- Interrupteurs à bascule simples pour une utilisation sans tracas
- Conforme à la norme EN 12469
- Offre une large gamme d'accessoires et d'options
- Intégration d'un port VHP
- Lampe UV pour la décontamination
- Revêtement en poudre Isocide™ qui inhibe la croissance microbienne
Esco's Class I Biological Safety Cabinet has the most basic and rudimentary design of all biological safety cabinetry available today. 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.
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Airstream® Class I Biological Safety Cabinet
Specifications:
- Compact-size
- Energy-saving
- Provides user and environment protection
- Suitable for Biosafety Level-1 Laboratory
- Optional secondary H14 or carbon filter
- Available size: 4ft
- Handling of low to moderate risk biological agents
- Applicable for handling pathogens under Risk Groups 1,2, and 3
Class I BSC protects the operator and the environment from exposure to biohazards. It does not prevent samples being handled in the cabinet from coming into contact with airborne contaminants that may be present in room air.
Most procedures involving body fluids such as blood, serum, and urine would require sample protection to avoid cross-contamination that can affect the results. Since the airflow of Class I BSC does not provide clean air for the products, it is not recommended for handling bodily fluids.
- Isocide™ antimicrobial coating inhibits microbial growth
- optional UV lamp for decontamination
- UV-absorbing door which protects users from against UV radiation
- VHP/HPV injection port for hassle-free decontamination
Esco Class I BSC has a hinged window with a 90º opening for easy work zone access. The window is constructed from 8 mm polycarbonate with a gasket for an airtight seal and better safety.
Esco Airstream® Class I Biosafety Cabinet is certified by Public Health of England (PHE) for compliance to EN 12469.
Yes. Esco Airstream® Class I Biosafety Cabinet has a standby mode to reduce power consumption for up to 60% providing user's energy and cost savings.
Esco Airstream® Class I Biosafety cabinet is equipped with H14 filter with 10x efficiency of HEPA filter.
Optional accessories that are available for upgrade:
Pre-filters - used to help lengthen the main H14 filter's life
Secondary H14 - for additional protection against particles / biohazards
Secondary carbon - for protection against chemical fumes or toxic vapors / odors
The worktop of Esco Airstream® Class I Biosafety Cabinet is constructed from 1.2 mm stainless steel grade 304 with a recessed central area and spill-retaining design.
Yes, Esco Airstream® Class I Biosafety Cabinet has RS 232 ports that can send operational information to Building Management System (BMS). It also has a Zero volt relay contact that can activate or deactivate the exhaust blower and signal the building's alarm.
The estimated shelf life of HEPA or ULPA filters is up to 10 years when stored properly.
Filters should be kept in their original packaging and should not be exposed to dampness, excessive heat, cold or rapidly changing temperatures. These filters can tolerate up to 95% humidity; anything higher can cause the filter media to block and fail.