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Labsystems Introduces Finnpipette Vacupette Nalge Unveils New Splash Shield MEGALON's ChemStructure For Windows IN/US Systems' GC-RAM Radio-GC Beta Detectors Make Debut The Nest Group Offers Nucleobond AX L-Kit The Finnpipette Vacupette, available from Labsystems of Needham Heights, Mass., is a vacuum pipettor for use in tissue-culturing techniques or in situations in which aspirating by vacuum suction is required. The Vacupette is


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A new safety splash shield, available from Nalge Co. of Rochester, N.Y., offers researchers handling potentially infectious samples protection from accidental splashes, aerosols, and flying debris. According to the company, the shield also helps labs comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration bloodborne-pathogen regulations.

The 81/2 12-inch polycarbonate shield attaches to bench- tops, shelving, machinery, or other magnetic surfaces and features a flexible, 14-inch "gooseneck" arm. The arm moves freely and stays in place, leaving the front of the shield unobstructed for free lateral arm movement and easy manipulation of samples.

A magnetic base lets users position the shield horizontally (flat), vertically, or on an overhead surface for maximal protection and minimal obstruction. A clamp mount is available for use in situations in which a magnetic surface is not available. The shield also provides UV protection from 200 to 360 nanometers.

MEGALON of Neuchatel, Switzerland, has released ChemStructure, a drawing ...

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