BIO SAFETY CABINET

About BIO SAFETY CABINET

A Bio Safety Cabinet (BSC) is a specialized laboratory safety device designed to provide a controlled and safe working environment when handling infectious or hazardous biological samples. --- Overview Purpose: Protects the operator, the environment, and the sample from biological contamination. Working Principle: Uses HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters and controlled airflow to create a sterile environment. Types of Protection: 1. Personnel Protection keeps harmful agents inside. 2. Product Protection prevents contamination of samples. 3. Environmental Protection filters air before releasing it. --- Types of Biosafety Cabinets 1. Class I Protects personnel & environment, but not the sample. 2. Class II Protects personnel, sample & environment (most common). Used in microbiology, pharma, research labs. 3. Class III Maximum protection, completely sealed & glove-based (used for highly infectious agents). --- Main Parts HEPA Filters (inlet & exhaust). Front Sash/Glass Window (for working access). Work Chamber (sterile workspace). Blower/Fan System (controls airflow). UV Lamp (for sterilization when not in use). Fluorescent Lamp (for illumination). Control Panel (to manage airflow, lights, UV, alarms).