BS EN 12469:2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Hazards
5 Performance classes
7 Safety requirements
8 Marking and packaging
9 Documentation
Annexes
A (informative) Guidance on materials, design
                  and manufacture
B (normative) Test method for leakage of carcass
                  for class I and II MSCs
C (normative) Test methods for the retention
                  efficiency at the front aperture
D (informative) Aerosol challenge test method for
                  installed HEPA filter system
                  leakage detection
E (normative) Test method for product
                  protection for class II MSCs
F (normative) Test method for cross contamination
                  protection for class II MSCs
G (informative) Method of measurement of volumetric
                  airflow rate
H (informative) Design of MSCs and airflow velocities
                  in MSCs
J (informative) Recommendations for decontamination,
                  cleaning and fumigation of MSCs and
                  filters
K (informative) Recommendations for routine maintenance
                  of MSCs
Bibliography

Defines basic requirements for microbiological safety cabinets (MSCs) with respect to hygiene and safety.

This European Standard specifies basic requirements for microbiological safety cabinets (MSCs) with respect to safety and hygiene.

This European Standard sets the minimum performance criteria for safety cabinets for work with micro-organisms and specifies test procedures for microbiological safety cabinets with respect to protection of the worker and the environment, product protection and cross contamination. Mechanical, electrical, chemical or radioactive safety precautions are not covered in the standard but are covered in EN 61010-1, EN 292-1 and EN 292-2 (see Bibliography [1], [2] and [3]).

This European Standard does not cover safety precautions for aspects not associated with the use of micro-organisms such as those covering mechanical and electrical hazards, which are covered in EN 61010-1 (see Bibliography [1]), nor does it cover safety requirements regarding flammable gas and inert gases.

NOTE Some features of MSCs in addition to those for performance and safety are given for guidance in this European Standard and in EN 12741 (see Bibliography [4]).