Safe Biodecontamination Technology for Biosafety Cabinets

Esco Micro recommends BIOQUELL's hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) biodecontamination technology. The HPV biodecontamination technology is a safer alternative to the carcinogenic formaldehyde decontamination method traditionally employed for biosafety cabinets to bio-deactivate micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. HPV is non-carcinogenic and the decontamination process is residue-free, which guarantees complete safety for laboratory personnel. The process of hydrogen peroxide vapour generation is routinely used for research and manufacturing facilities including fermentation/ purification suites.

This new technology is available on Esco's HPV-compliant and decontaminatable biosafety cabinet, the Infinity Class II Type A2. Based on Esco's internationally-certified Labculture® Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet, this new model offers numerous functions and unique features in addition to the standard Esco features such as the superior ULPA filters, antimicrobial Isocide™ coating, ergonomic sloped front and Accuflow™ microprocessor-based motor-speed controller. Inherent double-fan system guarantees safety even in the event of failure of 1 fan. The Infinity® biosafety cabinet is pending GS certification to EN12469.

Esco's agreement with BIOQUELL to promote the HPV biodecontamination technology, with emphasis on the safety for service personnel, is part of Esco's commitment to the growth and development of the industry.

BIOQUELL are a world leader in the field of bio-decontamination and containment solutions with the patented Clarus HPV gas generators. BIOQUELL has a direct sales force in the UK and sales offices in France and the USA. BIOQUELL ¨C through its MDH Defence division - also designs and manufactures a range of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical ("NBC") filtration systems used in the defence and civil defence sectors.

Click here to download: A comparison of superiority of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor as a Decontaminating Agent