Improved and safer ultraviolet sterilisation

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May 2010
The GLE-UVSC UV sterilisation cabinet from Scie-Plas is an essential item for every molecular biology laboratory carrying out polymerase chain reaction (PCR) reactions. The cabinet provides decontamination of reagents and equipment before carrying out sensitive PCR reactions, particularly when amplifying DNA sequences that are either in limited supply or of low copy number.

Four timer-controlled 15 W ultraviolet (UV) bulbs enable the user to control the exposure time and dose of high energy UV irradiation required to denature nucleic acids that cause unwanted background contamination. A timer override switch allows the UV source to remain on indefinitely if preferred. Safety interlocks switch off the bulbs automatically when the cabinet doors are opened.

The cabinet's construction from UV-impermeable 10 mm acrylic also serves as an effective barrier against radioactive isotopes, allowing the user to work in complete safety with high energy beta-emitters.
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