MILFORD, Mass., (July 16, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific 1300 Series B2 total exhaust biological safety cabinet. The innovative design presents advanced DC motor technology, increasing user safety as well as protecting samples from contaminants. Furthermore, the Thermo Scientific 1300 Series B2 exceeds the highest quality and safety standard recommendations from NSF/ANSI 49 for use of volatile toxic chemical and radionuclides in cell culture applications. The cabinets also meet the current recommendations of the National Institute for Operational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Alert for Hazardous Drug Preparation. Available in 4 and 6 foot-wide models, the 1300 Series B2 maximizes safety and improves workflow sterility to any laboratory, while maintaining ease of use. The Thermo Scientific 1300 Series B2 cabinet now joins the full range of NSF-certified biological safety cabinets provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
The Thermo Scientific 1300 Series B2 safety cabinets utilize HEPA filters to maintain a clean air inflow and downflow across the entire sample area. Hard-ducted to the external environment, the 1300 Series B2 prevents recirculation of any air or gas into the sample chamber. Automatic adjustment of the air downflow during HEPA filter loading vastly improves product safety and increases filter life. The 1300 Series B2 cabinet provides a timed UV light option, which not only reduces the risk of contamination but also prevents frequent bulb replacement and reduces maintenance costs. In addition, cleaning is simplified by the single-piece stainless steel work tray, which minimizes loss of pipette tips or spills into the drain pan.
All Class II, Type B2 biological safety cabinets are built for applications that require working with greater than minute quantities of volatile toxic chemicals and radionuclides, or the aseptic processing of hazardous drugs. However, the cabinet is part of a more complex containment system that is critical for user safety and operational efficiency. Be sure to contact a Thermo Scientific service representative for more information on proper installation.
The new Thermo Scientific 1300 Series B2, class II biological safety cabinet simplifies the safety decision when selecting the correct biological safety cabinet to meet any laboratory requirement. For more information please see www.thermo.com/1300B2.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.
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