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Containment test KI-Discus

Determination of the protection factor for the operator

Lifecycle
Commissioning

KI-Discus confirms safe protection for operator and environment in sensitive tasks

A KI-Discus containment test demonstrates that operators and the surrounding environment are reliably protected when working with safety cabinets, particularly during sensitive applications such as cytostatic handling and microbiological processes.

Field of application

Versatile application: KI-Discus is tailored for specific areas

  • Safety cabinets

    Measurements at the work opening of safety cabinets to ensure protection of operators and the surrounding environment.

Benefits

Your advantages with the KI-Discus

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    Operator protection

    Provides reliable protection against aerosols and contamination. Especially suitable for handling cytostatics or microbiological samples. The protection factor is determined with high precision.

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    Environmental protection

    Minimizes contamination of the laboratory environment and equipment. Tests demonstrate that even with complex safety cabinets, a secure separation between the workspace and the surrounding room is maintained.

  • Targeted application

    Specifically designed for critical work openings and sensitive tasks. Supports laboratories in risk assessment and optimization of their safety cabinets.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The test serves as proof that when working with a safety cabinet, particles or hazardous substances cannot escape through the work opening and the front air curtain. This demonstrates that neither the operator nor the environment are at risk. This is a crucial safety factor in critical applications such as handling hazardous microbiology or cytostatic substances.

  • In pharmacies that use cytostatic substances, the test is regulated by standards: The test must be performed during initial commissioning and then annually or as part of the maintenance interval, especially if the safety cabinet is connected to a building exhaust air system.

    In addition, the test is required if structural or technical changes have been made to the system, e.g. a filter change, calibration or if changes in the environmental conditions have occurred. Similar requirements can be applied to microbiological safety cabinets. Here, the KI-Discus test is performed at the customer’s request, depending on the risk profile of the application.

  • The test takes at least 2 to 5 hours to complete, depending on the width of the unit. During this time, the surrounding area should not be entered due to air movement, and the safety cabinet itself cannot be used.

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