2016 Product Resource Guide: Biological Safety Cabinets
Lab Manager's guide to purchasing a biological safety cabinet
6 Questions to Ask When Buying a Biological Safety Cabinet
- Do the samples/specimens/cultures need to be protected from environmental particulates?
- Are chemicals involved in your application?
- What are your size limits? Make sure the new BSC will fit into the doorway of your lab!
- Does your work procedure require any special modifications to a standard model BSC?
- Do you plan to use instruments inside the BSC work area?
- What is the lifetime cost of each BSC? That includes filters, service, etc.
What Biological Safety Cabinet Is In Your Lab?
Class I Biological Safety Cabinet | 16% |
Class II Biological Safety Cabinet | 78% |
Class III Biological Safety Cabinet | 4% |
Other | 3% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing A BSC
Durability of Product | 94% |
Performance of Product | 94% |
Safety and Health Features | 94% |
Low Maintenance/Easy to Clean | 92% |
Controlled Airflow | 90% |
Ease of Use | 89% |
Value for Price Paid | 84% |
Service and Support | 82% |
Low Operating Costs | 81% |
Warranties | 80% |
Looking for a New Biological Safety Cabinet?Lab Manager’s Biological Safety Cabinet Product Finder utilizes a query-based system to quickly narrow the field of available BSCs to those that specifically meet the requirements demanded by your application. |