Characteristics
Designed to contain biological hazards
Inward airflow for personnel protection
HEPA filtered exhaust air for environmental protection
Supply air HEPA filter for product protection (except Class I)
BSC's are separated into Classes and Types
Class I
Class II
Type A1
Type A2
Type B1
Type B2
Class III
Applications
Microbiological studies
Cell culture research and procedures
Pharmaceutical research and procedures