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Application | Classification and Feature | Protection Against | Model | Image | Remarks | |||||
AAllergen | BBiohazard | CChemical Vapor | DHazardous Drugs | EEnvironmental | ||||||
AAnimal Handling Can accomodate trace amount of non-corrosive, non-flammable chemicals with exhaust collar, heating is NOT allowed | 1 | Single-Sided Animal Procedure, Class II A2 Biosafety | ✓ | ✓ | Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ | VA2 | ![]() | If using Isoflurane gas, add exhaust collar and gas scavenger unit. Use SLC stand to move under 80" doors. Necropsy variant with sink is available. |
2 | Double-Sided Animal Transfer | ✓ | ✓ | VDA | ![]() | Comes with auto-lift to slide under 80" doors at min height. Quietest dual-sides animal cabinet in the market. ELISA- tested allergen containment. | ||||
3 | Bedding Disposal | ✓ | ✓ | VBD | ![]() | Comes with removable 40 gal waste disposal bin and auto-lift to slide under 80" doors at min height. ELISA-tested allergen containment. | ||||
BBiological Samples Handling Can accomodate trace amount of non-corrosive, non-flammable chemicals with exhaust collar, heating is NOT allowed | 1 | Compact-sized, Class II A2 | | ✓ | Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ | AC2 | ![]() | Energy and space efficient. Lowest BSC in market at 55" height. Add exhaust collar when working with naturally evaporating chemicals. |
2 | Full-sized, Class II A2 | ✓ | Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ | LA2 | ![]() | Ultimate safety and comfort. The most certified BSC in market. Add exhaust collar when working with naturally evaporating chemicals. | ||
3 | Machine enclosure, Class II A2 | ✓ | Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ | AC2 - Large | ![]() | 25" usable depth and 36" interior height. Add Exhaust Collar for naturally evaporating chemicals. Use folding window for > 20" larger front opening. | ||
4 | Room-Sized Enclosure, Class II A2 | ✓ | Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ | BioBooth | ![]() | 58" D x 34" D x 71" Workzone. Customizable to larger size. Add exhaust collar when working with naturally evaporating chemicals. | ||
5 | Total Exhaust, for Continuous Chemical Injection, Class II B2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | LB2 | ![]() | Has built-in Exhaust Collar. Also can be used for small amount of non-corrosive flammable chemicals because vapor won't touch internal fan. | ||
CChemical Handling (Ducted) Can accomodate wide-range of chemicals that include corrosive and flammable chemicals, heating is allowed | 1 | General Purpose Fume Hood (Ducted) | ✓ | EFA | ![]() | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Interior and Epoxy Resin Table. Suitable for a wide range of chemicals at larger amount. Heating allowed. C1D1 option. | ||||
2 | Acid Digestion Fume Hood (Ducted) | ✓ | EFQ | ![]() | Polypropylene Plastic Interior and Table. Suitable for a wide range of chemicals at larger amount. Heating is allowed. C1D1 option. | |||||
3 | Radioisotope Fume Hood (Ducted) | ✓ | EFI | ![]() | Stainless Steel 304 or 316 Interior and Table. Suitable for a wide range of chemicals at larger amount. Heating is allowed. C1D1 option. | |||||
CChemical Handling (Ductless) For limited-range of chemicals per selected carbon filter, heating is NOT allowed | 1 | Single-Layer Carbon Filter (Limited range of chemicals) | ✓ | ADC-B | ![]() | Choose 1 from 8 different types of carbon filter. Suitable only for limited range of chemicals per selected carbon filter. | ||||
2 | Double-Layer Carbon Filter (More range of chemicals) | ✓ | ADC-C | ![]() | Choose 2 from 8 different types of carbon filter. Suitable only for limited range of chemicals per selected carbon filter. | |||||
3 | Single-Layer Carbon + HEPA Filter (Chemical vapor and particulates) | ✓ | ADC-E | ![]() | Choose 1 from 8 carbon filters. Limited range of chemicals per selected filter. Suitable for clean room, as HEPA filter captures the carbon particles | |||||
CCompounding Pharmacy Can accomodate trace amount of non-corrosive, non-flammable chemicals with exhaust collar, heating is NOT allowed | 1 | Non-Hazardous, Sterile, USP-797 | ✓ | LHG, LHS | ![]() | LHG: Glass Sides, to put camera outside the cabinet LHS: Stainless Steel Sides, easier to clean Use STC stand with casters | ||||
2 | Hazardous, Non-Sterile, USP 800 | ✓ | PW1, ADC-E | ![]() | PW1: single HEPA + collar ADC-E custom: double HEPA | |||||
3 | Hazardous, Sterile, USP 800 | ✓ | Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ | AC2 | ![]() | Add exhaust collar to comply with USP 800. Only for naturally evaporating chemicals. Short 55" height for cleanrooms & mobile labs. | ||
DDNA Amplification Using PCR method | 1 | PCR Cabinet | ✓ | PCR | ![]() | Comes with UV lamp, foldable front cover, Blower, and HEPA Filter. Has lower airflow at 60 fpm instead of 90 fpm for Laminar Flow Cabinets. | ||||
EElectronics Plant Tissue Culture Only provides product protection, no operator protection | 1 | Small Electronics, Plant Tissue Culture: use Horizontal Laminar Flow Cabinet | ✓ | LHG, LHS | ![]() | LHG: Glass Sides, to put camera outside the cabinet LHS: Stainless Steel Sides, easier to clean, better for ESD Add Ion Bar for ESD application | ||||
2 | Larger Electronics, Agar Plate Preparation: use Vertical Laminar Flow Cabinet | ✓ | LVG, LVS | ![]() | LVG: Glass Sides, more comfortable from claustrophobia LVS: Stainless Steel Sides, easier to clean, better for ESD Add Ion Bar for ESD application | |||||
3 | Optics Inspection: use Vertical Laminar Flow Cabinet with Black Interior | ✓ | LVS - Black | ![]() | Black Interior Walls and Work Surface for Optical Instrument Inspection |