Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) are essential for protecting laboratory personnel, products, and the surrounding environment when handling potentially hazardous biological materials. A critical aspect of their performance is the ability to maintain effective air barrier containment at the cabinet opening, preventing contaminants from escaping the work zone while ensuring operator protection. As laboratories continue to […]
On-Site Testing Ensures Compliance for Australian and International Standards For Australian laboratories and beyond, ensuring the safety of personnel and the integrity of research relies on meticulously maintained equipment. AES Environmental, a leading provider of laboratory equipment in Australia, and overseas, understands this critical need. We offer not only top-of-the-line solutions like Class 1 and […]
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Handling chemotherapy drugs requires strict containment to protect healthcare workers and maintain compliance with medical safety standards. Cytotoxic drug safety cabinets are designed to safely manage hazardous drug preparation by providing controlled airflow and HEPA filtration. At AES Environmental, our high-performance Cytogard cabinets meet Australian and international standards for handling cytotoxic and antineoplastic agents. To […]
If your laboratory uses a Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), the new AS 2252.2:2025 standard directly affects you. This update replaces the 2009 edition and strengthens Australia’s independent framework for safety, testing and operator protection. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know; what’s changed, why it matters, and how to ensure […]
Introducing the Ultima: A World First in Biosafety Cabinets AES Environmental is proud to announce the launch of the Ultima Class II Biological Safety Cabinet. A breakthrough in laboratory safety and performance, the Ultima is designed and manufactured right here in Australia. The Ultima is the first and only biosafety cabinet of its kind to […]
At AES Environmental, we understand the critical role of containment equipment in ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical operations. In our latest article, we delve into the nuanced comparison between cytotoxic drug safety cabinets (CDSCs) and pharmaceutical isolators. We’ll explore recent findings that highlight the benefits of CDSCs, examining aspects such as ease of […]
We’re getting smaller… but in a good way! Introducing the new Ultrasafe 60 series. Shrinking the Ultrasafe Class II BSC series enables users to locate a Class II BSC within a spatially challenging area, this includes places like mobile laboratories, already crowded labs, rapid deployment overseas, developing nations and teaching labs. Shrinking the Ultrasafe was […]
Cytotoxic Standard Changes, Publication of AS2252.5. Standards Australia has published a new document, AS 2252.5, which concerns the construction and performance validation for Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinet’s (CDSC’s). The aim of this letter is to provide you with a brief on some of those changes and how they may impact on your laboratory in the future. […]
Our Clyde-Apac CG2000 Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinet (CDSC) was first produced in Australia in the late 1980’s. This model has only seen minor changes throughout the years with updates applied to the design as standards have developed. New technology has been introduced for the control system and fans, improving energy efficiency and ease of operation. Fundamentally the series remains the […]