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 National Chemical Laboratories Scrub & Recoat Cleaner, Pail, 5 gal, Water Based, Concentrate
This heavy-duty, water-based cleaning concentrate is designed for scrub and recoat maintenance procedures. It is formulated for use in automatic scrubbers and effectively removes embedded soils and scuffs from floor finish film.
- Ideal for use in automatic scrubbers equipped with a proper floor pad or brush.
- Mild pH range formulation.
- Aggressively removes embedded soils and scuffs in upper layers of finish film.
- Prepares the surface for recoating with a minimum of rinsing, saving time and labor.
MSC SKILCRAFT Floor Pad, Nylon, Scrubbing, Green, 16" Diameter
These floor pads are designed for use on concentrated weight, rotary disk floor machines rated between 150-350 rpm. They are washable, reusable, and corrosion-resistant, making them suitable for various floor types including resilient tile, terrazzo, marble, and ceramic. Each pad has a 16 inch diameter, is 11/16 inch thick, and features a 3-3/8 inch center hole.
- Penetrates deep into floor surfaces.
- Resistant to wear.
- Well-suited for a variety of tasks beyond standard scrubbing.
- Effective with plain water.
- Washable, reusable, and corrosion-resistant.
- Suitable for resilient tile, terrazzo, marble, and ceramic floors.