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
MSC Vikan Hand Brush, Long Handle, Stiff, Blue, 15 5/8 inch
This hand brush features durable polypropylene construction with stiff polyester bristles. It has angled filament security units to minimize contamination and bristle loss. The long ergonomic handle provides ease of use, and a hole allows for easy storage. It is color-coded to reduce cross-contamination and is ideal for cleaning conveyor belts, machinery, and food prep surfaces in high-risk areas.
- Durable polypropylene construction ensures long-lasting use.
- Angled filament security units minimize contamination and bristle loss.
- Ergonomic handle provides ease of use.
- Hole for hanging storage allows easy storage.
- Color-coded to reduce cross-contamination and designate specific uses.
- Suitable for cleaning conveyor belts, machinery, and food prep surfaces.
MSC Vikan Bench Brush, UST, 13 in, Polyester, Medium
This UST Bench Brush is engineered for effective removal of damp and wet particles, especially from conveyor belts in high-risk areas. Its unique bristle system minimizes contamination and bristle loss, making it ideal for environments requiring stringent hygiene and durability.
- Designed for effective removal of damp and wet particles.
- Unique bristle system minimizes contamination and bristle loss.
- Medium bristle stiffness.
- Suitable for food contact, complying with EC 1935/2004, FDA CFR 21, and UK 2019 No. 704 regulations.
- Manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Meets REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
- Complies with California Proposition 65, Halal, and Kosher standards.
- Max usage temperature for food contact: 176 °F.
- Min usage temperature: -4 °F.
- Resistant to chemicals with pH values from 2 to 10.5.
