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NSF/ANSI Standard 49

NSF/ANSI Standard 49 Class II (laminar flow) biosafety cabinetry applies only to Class II biological safety cabinets, as designed to minimize the hazards inherent in working with agents assigned to biosafety levels 1, 2, or 3. The standard defines the tests for which a cabinet must comply to become NSF Certified.

The standard includes basic requirements for design, construction, and performance that are intended to provide personnel, product, and environmental protection, reliable operation, durability, cleanability, noise level and illumination control, vibration control, and electrical safety.

In addition, the standard includes detailed test procedures and informational annexes, including recommendations for installation, field certification tests, and decontamination procedures.

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