Analysis Instruments

Biosafety Cabinet (BSC)

A Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) is a laboratory safety equipment designed to protect the operator, laboratory environment, and biological samples from exposure to infectious agents or hazardous biological materials.

It uses HEPA filtration and controlled airflow to create a sterile working environment, ensuring safe handling of microorganisms, cell cultures, pathogens, and pharmaceutical samples.

Biosafety Cabinet – Overview Types of Biosafety Cabinets Class I Biosafety Cabinet

• Protects operator and environment

• Does not protect the sample

• Used for low to moderate risk biological work

Class II Biosafety Cabinet

• Protects operator, environment, and product

• Uses HEPA filtered laminar airflow

• Most commonly used in pharmaceutical and microbiology laboratories

Class III Biosafety Cabinet

• Gas-tight enclosed cabinet

• Maximum protection level

• Used for high-risk pathogens

Technical Specifications Construction

• Outer body made of powder coated mild steel

• Inner chamber made of Stainless Steel (SS 304)

• Transparent toughened glass front sash

• Ergonomic working chamber

Filtration System

• Pre-filter for larger particles

• HEPA filter with 99.97% efficiency at 0.3 µm

• Provides clean sterile airflow

Airflow System

• Vertical laminar airflow

• Balanced inflow and downflow air

• Maintains contamination-free environment

Lighting System

• UV light for sterilization

• Fluorescent / LED light for working illumination

Control System

• Microprocessor based control panel

• Digital display for airflow monitoring

• Switches for UV, blower, and light

Safety Features

• HEPA filter protection

• UV safety interlock

• Low airflow alarm

• Front sash safety alarm

• Noise level below 65 dB

Applications

• Microbiological research

• Cell culture work

• Pharmaceutical product handling

• Clinical and diagnostic laboratories

• Vaccine research

• Biotechnology laboratories

Advantages of Biosafety Cabinet

• Protects operator, sample, and environment

• Provides sterile working conditions

• Reduces risk of contamination

• Suitable for handling infectious biological materials