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 ...
