• I.S. EN 12469:2000

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    BIOTECHNOLOGY - PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR MICROBIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2000

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    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
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    Defines basic requirements for microbiological safety cabinets (MSCs) with respect to hygiene and safety.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
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