Pfizer Liquidation Center - All lots

Pfizer Liquidation Center - All lots

I see some Mass Spec's, NMR's and some other items I know our clients are looking for. I can't endorse this site or company, so check them out if you're seriously thinking about purchasing.

Cleanroom Design in 10 Easy Steps

This article in “Engineered Systems” magazine by Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E. is a simple approach to clean room design. I like the treatment of air balance design because it has far reaching application for many science construction applications. I also appreciate the consideration for energy conciousness in our LEED orientated industry as well as the consideration for proper determination of activity and use of the clean room space.

Controlled Environments BSC's Article

This is a great article on BSC's, their uses and how they work. A basic MUST for Facilities directors, architects, engineers, or anyone in the sciences. Controlled Environments Magazine® Biological Safety Cabinets: Controlling Contamination, David Phillips, November 2008

The Great Fume Hood Debate

The great fume hood debate goes on and is outlined very well in this R&D article. Basically, a more surgical approach needs to be applied when selecting hoods. Individual lab spaces and even individual lab hoods need to be planned for actual long term perceived use without compromising safety. I highly recommend the following approach:




1. Consider the possibility of isolating the use of more hazardous chemicals to a single lab or a single hood sized for traditional flow types.

2. Low to moderate hazard chemicals can then be grouped and utilized in the newer low flow hoods.

3. The lowest hazard of chemicals can then be utilized in a recirculating hoods with carbon or other appropriate filtration.

4. Depending on the primary science that takes place, the lowest consuming hood type should be utilized for any use at benches dedicated to single researchers.

5. Other hoods can be located for optimal sharing at strategic points throughout the lab.

Basic Review on BSC's

This article posted in "Lab Manager" magazine about 5 months ago is a great basic primer on Biological Safety Cabinets and their classifications.

Merck KGaA acquires Millipore

While this could be good for our industry, the aquisition of Millipore might spell a tightening of good R&D at the sacrifice of corporate profits.