Class I Biological Safety Cabinets

Class I biological safety cabinets are partially enclosed work stations that protect the worker and the environment from contamination. Class I biological safety cabinets are used in microbiology labs, in pharmaceutical research and development, and in cancer research labs to protect the environment from bacteria, viruses, and carcinogens. The class I safety cabinet has an open front, for access to the materials inside of it, negative air pressure to pull air from outside of the cabinet, and a HEPA filter that air from inside the cabinet goes through, before returning to the lab or being vented outside, to remove the contaminants.

When purchasing a class I biological safety cabinet there are several features to consider. The space it will take, its energy efficiency and cost to run it, and the ergonomics are some important ones.