Common Disinfectant Chemical Compatibility with Stainless Steel

Common Disinfectant Chemical Compatibility with Stainless Steel

Most suitable chemical disinfectants for your BSC

Written byBaker andThe Baker Company
| 1 min read

Not all disinfectants are appropriate for all microorganisms you'd like to kill, and the same goes for the surface they are applied to. Some chemicals can stain, pit, and/or rust your stainless steel surface of your biological safety cabinet (BSC) with repeated use, leaving a hard-to-clean work surface.

Access this free poster for a breakdown of which chemical disinfectants are most compatible with your BSC.

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