EuroFlow EF and EF/B
Biological Safety Cabinet
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Overview of the required specifications according to DIN 12980:2005
Requirement
(shortened)
According
to:
Complied:
Lighting
At least 800 [lux]
DIN 12980 Chapter 11
Type test: Yes
Sound level
<60 [dB(A)] according to DIN 45635-1
DIN 12980 Chapter 12
Type test: Yes
Vibration
<0,005 [mm] RMS at centre workspace,
Between 20 and 20000 [Hz]
DIN 12980 Chapter 12
Type test: Yes
Stability
Conform to DIN EN 61010-1:2002-08 and
EN 12100-1:2003 and 12100-2:2003
DIN 12980 Chapter 7
Type test: Yes
Materials, general
The material likely to be in contact with
cytotoxics should be uniformly corrosion
resistant, non-flammable and cleanable
DIN 12980 Chapter 6
Type test: Yes
Materials, general
Materials and sealants for joints should be
durable and resistant to cleaning and
disinfection agents and resistant to general
use of MSCs.
DIN 12980 Chapter 6
Type test: Yes
Materials, general
Manufacturers should ensure that the
materials of construction will not be
damaged by fumigation with formaldehyde
DIN 12980 Chapter 6
Type test: Yes
Glass and front windows
Laminated safety glass or UV-resistant
safety plastics
DIN 12980 Chapter 6
Type test: Yes
Electrical safety
Conform to EN 61010-1
DIN 12980 Chapter 11
Type test: Yes
Ergonomics
Maintenance can be carried out safely on
the cabinet after installation
DIN 12980 Chapter 9
Type test: Yes
Ergonomics
Considered according to prEN ISO
14738:1997
DIN 12980 Chapter 7
Type test: Yes
Temperature
Air temperature in work space <8° above
ambient laboratory temperature
DIN 12980 Chapter 7
Type test: Yes
Leakage of carcass
No visible leakage with soap-bubble test
DIN 12980 Chapter 7
/EN 12469 Annex B
Type test: Yes
Retention efficiency
Microbiological test method or potassium
iodide (KI) method
DIN 12980 Chapter 16
/EN 12469 Annex C2,C3
Type test: Yes
Aerosol challenge method
Particle counter: <0,05% locally counted
Aerosol photometer: <0,01%
EN 12469 Annex D
Installation test: Yes
Product protection
<300 CFU of B.subtilis
DIN 12980 Chapter 17
/EN 12469 Annex E
Type test: Yes
Cross contamination
DIN 12980 Chapter 17
/EN 12469 Annex F
Type test: Yes
Volumetric airflow rate
DIN 12980 Chapter 15
or EN 12469 Annex G
Installation test: Yes
Design and airflow velocities
EN 12469 Annex H
Type test: Yes
An abstract of the Type test report can be sent on request by Clean Air Techniek B.V.