EN 12469:2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Hazards
5 Performance classes
7 Safety requirements
8 Marking and packaging
9 Documentation
Annex A (informative) Guidance on materials, design
                      and manufacture
Annex B (normative) Test method for leakage of carcass
                      for class I and II MSCs
Annex C (normative) Test methods for the retention
                      efficiency at the front aperture
Annex D (informative) Aerosol challenge test method for
                      installed HEPA filter system
                      leakage detection
Annex E (normative) Test method for product
                      protection for class II MSCs
Annex F (normative) Test method for cross contamination
                      protection for class II MSCs
Annex G (informative) Method of measurement of volumetric
                      airflow rate
Annex H (informative) Design of MSCs and airflow velocities
                      in MSCs
Annex J (informative) Recommendations for decontamination,
                      cleaning and fumigation of MSCs and
                      filters
Annex K (informative) Recommendations for routine maintenance
                      of MSCs
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies basic requirements for microbiological safety cabinets (MSCs) with respect to safety and hygiene. This European Standard sets the minimum performance criteria for safety cabinets for work with microorganisms and specifies test procedures for microbiological safety cabinets with respect to protection of the worker and the environment, product protection and cross contamination. Mechanical, electrical, chemical or radioactive safety precautions are not covered in the standard but are covered in EN 610101-1, EN 292-1 and EN 292-2 (see Bibliography (1), (2) and (3)).