| Document ID (ISN) | 42581 |
| CIS number |
84-1742 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-905927-16-8 |
| Year |
1983 |
| Convention or series no. |
Occupational Hygiene Monograph No.9
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| Author(s) |
Clark R.P., Hughes D. |
| Title |
The performance, installation, testing and limitations of microbiological safety cabinets |
| Bibliographic information |
Science Reviews Ltd., C/o 28 High Ash Drive, Leeds LS17 8RA, United Kingdom, 1983, No.9, 106p. Illus. 74 ref. |
| Abstract |
This guide covers the performance and testing of microbiological safety cabinets particularly in regard to establishing a firm and quantifiable basis for containment tests on open-fronted cabinets. Aspects of installation, instrumentation and the design and performance of complete containment facilities are also discussed. Contents: history and standards; cabinet types; airflows and performance; containment testing; filter tests; performance of open-fronted cabinets; installation; choice of cabinet; sterilisation; special facilities; rooms housing containment facilities. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
exhaust hoods; laboratory work; biological hazards; infection control; microorganisms |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disinfection of equipment; United Kingdom; enclosure; directive; safe working methods; legislation; history; ventilation |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Ventilation
Biological hazards
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