Laboratory apparel

Medical Laboratory Observer, Dec, 2004

The lab worker's first line of defense against corrosive liquid spills, chemical vapors, and other sources of contamination is personal protective equipment (PPE)--the second skin that keeps the lab technician safe, healthy, and alive. Working in hazardous laboratory environments means an accident or negligence may not only harm but also kill. This array of gloves, lab coats, aprons, and protective eyewear is but a sampling of the most tech-savvy apparel available in today's market for clinical laboratory personnel.

Protective lab coats

Protection Plus lab coats, designed to meet OSHA directives 2.2-44D, are spray resistant to blood and other potentially infectious materials, as well as stain resistant to blood, iodine, betadine, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, and most laboratory stain agents--even after 225 wash cycles. During durability testing, the Protection Plus fabric retained over 96% of its strength. Designed for use in room-temperature environments, the breathable fabric is comparable to coats made of a polyester/cotton blend. Primary applications of Protection Plus coats include clinical laboratories, anatomic pathology, testing laboratories, chemistry, blood banks, and hematology. At a savings of 25% to 35% cost-per-wash over the life of the coat, users can better control garment expenses.

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Protection Plus Lab Coats

DenLine

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Eyewash system

This easy-to-install chrome-plated brass wash unit attaches to existing faucets for emergencies, yet still allows normal sink use. If, despite all precautions, an employee experiences a splash of corrosive liquid in the eye, Opti Klens Faucet-Mount Eye Wash system is easy to activate when seconds count. Simply pull the one-step "actuator" pin to start eyewash, and release the pin on the eliminator valve to allow water to pass through the faucet.

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Opti Klens Faucet-Mount Eye Wash Model 30984

Lab Safety Supply

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Comfortable eye protection

While the choice of eye protection depends on the hazard, this product line comes in several configurations for comfort, safety, and fashion. Lens options available include clear, amber, shaded, and mirrored. The stylish, wraparound designs help provide side protection. The products feature durable, hard-coated, polycarbonate lenses that provide 99% UV protection, as well as flexible vinyl frames. Some models are designed for general use, while others help provide protection against splashes.

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Safety Goggles Models 1620/1621

3M

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Masks

Masks protect critical environments from particles and bacteria expressed from the mouth. The Kimberly-Clark Duckbill Facemask design provides a large breathing chamber, which holds the mask away from the face for enhanced breathability and comfort. Its bacterial filtration is greater than 95%. All facemask models offered have bacterial filtration efficiency of at least 92% for particle sizes down to 1.0 [micro]m. Some have clear plastic faceshields to protect the eyes from fluid splash or laser plume, while others can be ordered with an optional plastic film across the nosebridge to prevent eyeglasses from fogging. Masks are generally held to the face with ear loops, string ties, or an elastic band.

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Duckbill Facemask

Fisher Safety

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Gloves

Soft, latex-free, powder-free, and non-sticky, SAFESKIN disposable 100% nitrile gloves are purple so you can easily identify them, reducing your chances of putting on latex gloves. The low chemical content of these gloves reduces the risk of allergic reactions. Textured fingertips enhance wet or dry grip. Gloves are ambidextrous with beaded cuffs. They are also available in a variety of lengths, thicknesses, textures, and powder formulations for laboratories.

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Safeskin Nitrile Gloves

Cole-Parmer

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Glove-box dispenser

Centralize glove dispensing with MarketLab Glove Dispensers. These extra-sturdy dispensers hold up to four boxes of gloves and are guaranteed to fit any brand of glove. To save counter space, dispensers can be mounted horizontally or vertically; all mounting hardware is included. In addition to the original acrylic, dispensers also come in stainless steel and a baked white-enamel finish.

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Glove Dispensers

MarketLab

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Aprons

For those working in ultra-cold environments--such as cold rooms, walk-in freezers, blast freezers--and for delivery and filling of cryogenic liquids, the Cryo-Apron offers effective thermal and splash protection for torso and legs. The apron is waterproof, lightweight, and breathable. The side release buckles allow for quick on-and-off access, and adjustable straps at the neck and waist add to individual comfort. The Cryo-Apron is designed for use in cryo-preservation facilities, cryogenic-liquid producers, clinical laboratories, biomedical, and blood banks.

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Cryo-Apron

Cedarlane