Brushes
Tools consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a handle that are used to clean, scrub, or apply a liquid or powder to a surface; products are available in several sizes, and may be used for specific applications.
Some laboratory brushes are used for manual cleaning of laboratory glassware and plasticware. These typically have a handle with terminal, central or lateral bristles to effectively clean specific types of labware and vessels. Most laboratory brushes are autoclavable or washable for repeated use. They are sold individually or as sets with different dimensions to allow for effective cleaning of a wide range of vessel sizes. Brushes may be tapered or tipped with a cotton wad or fine bristle tuft for effective cleaning of tube bases.
Other brushes may be used to clean weighing pans of balances or for other specific tasks.
What are Laboratory Brushes Made of?
Brush handles can be made of wood, of durable plastics such as polypropylene, or of metals such as brass or stainless-steel wire. The bristles can be made from a range of materials depending on the brush type:
• Nylon bristles are tough, hard wearing, and resistant to aggressive chemicals
• Natural bristles (for example goat hair) are suitable for more delicate cleaning
• White silk bristles are suitable for general use
What Types of Laboratory Brushes are Available?
• General-purpose cleaning brushes
• Test tube brushes
• Beaker or bottle brushes
• Burette or pipette brushes
• Flask brushes, with a bent handle for easy access to awkward corners
• Measuring cylinder brushes
• Chromatography brushes for injector and detector ports
• Centrifuge brushes
• Sieve brushes
• Square tank brushes
Electron Microscopy Sciences StaticMaster 3C500 w/retractable brush
Eliminate static electric charges, and remove dust, lint and other foreign particles in one quick operation. StaticMaster contains Polonium210 element' which emits low energy alpha particles. Alpha particles are non-penetrating, stopped completely by a thin sheet of paper or a few inches of air. By ionizing the air in the immediate vicinity of the film, lens, etc., a conductive path is provided through which the static change is safely and effectively grounded. The 3" model cleans large areas quickly and effectively. Its brush is retractable to just a desired length.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Ultra Brush
The ULTRA BRUSH is totally different than standard camel hairbrushes. Its unique fibers are ultra-soft allowing for the cleaning of delicate surfaces of camera lenses, binoculars, telescopes and other fine optics. The ULTRA BRUSH fully retracts within the base to completely protect the brush ends. Guaranteed to be the softest lipstick style brush you can buy.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Camel Hair Round Brush, 9" OAL
Useful for dusting and cleaning embedding center, balances, and sensitive instruments. Camel hair is mounted on wooden handle with metal ferrule. Round, camel hair has full body and slightly pointed tip. Brush size 3/4" diameter x 1 1/2" long.
OAL: 9"
MSC Gordon Brush 30BG-12 3 Rows x 7 Columns Brass Plater's Brush 7-3/4" Overall Length, 7/16" Trim Length, Wood Toothbrush Handle
Gordon Brush 30BG-12 3 Rows x 7 Columns Brass Plater's Brush 7-3/4" Overall Length, 7/16" Trim Length, Wood Toothbrush Handle
MSC Osborn 0005403600 4 Rows x 18 Columns Brass Plater's Brush 5-3/4" Brush Length, 13-1/4" Overall Length, 1" Trim Length, Wood Curved Handle
Osborn 0005403600 4 Rows x 18 Columns Brass Plater's Brush 5-3/4" Brush Length, 13-1/4" Overall Length, 1" Trim Length, Wood Curved Handle
MSC Osborn 0005401400 3 Rows x 7 Columns Brass Scratch Brush 1-7/16" Brush Length, 7-3/4" Overall Length, 7/16" Trim Length, Wood Curved Handle
Osborn 0005401400 3 Rows x 7 Columns Brass Scratch Brush 1-7/16" Brush Length, 7-3/4" Overall Length, 7/16" Trim Length, Wood Curved Handle
MSC Weiler 44075 3 Rows x 7 Columns Stainless Steel Scratch Brush 7-1/2" Overall Length, 1/2" Trim Length, Plastic Toothbrush Handle
Weiler 44075 3 Rows x 7 Columns Stainless Steel Scratch Brush 7-1/2" Overall Length, 1/2" Trim Length, Plastic Toothbrush Handle
MSC PRO-SOURCE WWB-164802 3 Rows x 7 Columns Brass Welder Brush 1-1/2" Brush Length, 7-3/4" Overall Length, 1/2" Trim Length, Wood Toothbrush Handle
PRO-SOURCE WWB-164802 3 Rows x 7 Columns Brass Welder Brush 1-1/2" Brush Length, 7-3/4" Overall Length, 1/2" Trim Length, Wood Toothbrush Handle
MSC Osborn 0008311200 3 Rows x 7 Columns Brass Scratch Brush 3/8" Brush Length, 7-1/4" Overall Length, 7/16" Trim Length, Plastic Toothbrush Handle
Osborn 0008311200 3 Rows x 7 Columns Brass Scratch Brush 3/8" Brush Length, 7-1/4" Overall Length, 7/16" Trim Length, Plastic Toothbrush Handle
MSC Weiler 98468 3 Rows x 7 Columns Stainless Steel Scratch Brush 7-1/2" Overall Length, 1/2" Trim Length, Wood Toothbrush Handle
Weiler 98468 3 Rows x 7 Columns Stainless Steel Scratch Brush 7-1/2" Overall Length, 1/2" Trim Length, Wood Toothbrush Handle
Andwin Scientific BRUSH 5/PK
The brushes by Mill-Rose provide thorough cleaning of bottles and flasks. The ends of the natural bristle brush head have radial tips, which permit users to scrub the area of the desired labware more efficiently. The black bristles are securely attached into galvanized wire. The brush has a diameter of 4.4 cm (13/4") and has an overall length of 41 cm (16"). This is sold in a pack of 5.
McKesson General Medical Impregnated Scrub Brush BD E-Z Scrub Polyethylene Bristles / Sponge Blue, 30/pk
Proprietary polyethylene soft bristles enhance mechanical action while reducing skin irritation. Soft sponge provides gentle cleaning on irritated areas or when firm mechanical action is not required. Ergonomic brush design allows greater user comfort and effectiveness, ultimately improving compliance.