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 Schaefer Brush Nylon Tube Brush, 1 in. Diameter, 4-1/2 in. Length, 1 ea.
Schaefer Brush Nylon Tube Brush, 1 in. Diameter, 4-1/2 in. Length, 1 ea.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Dust Pan Brush
Good Grips Dust Pan And Brush 12 X 9 2 Handle Plastic White
Enterprise Technology Solutions SmartColor Swivel Corner Brush
SmartColor Swivel Corner Brush Black Polypropylene Bristles 8 83 Brush Gray Plastic Handle
Essendant StarDuster Pipe Brush, 11"", Black Handle
Curved, bendable design simplifies tough pipe cleaning tasks. Stiff, polypropylene bristles effectively remove dirt, dust and debris without scratching surfaces. Comfortable dual-design handle features an ACME-threaded internal socket.
Essendant Commercial-Grade Toilet Bowl Brush, 17"" Long, Plastic Handle, Brown
The Rubbermaid Commercial Products Toilet Brush with Plastic Handle is ideal for commercial, medical, and industrial applications. The sturdy plastic toilet bowl brush handle is suited for moderate to heavy cleaning. A hole near the end of the toilet brush handle allows the toilet cleaning brush to be hung for storage. The white polypropylene bristles are resistant to stains, odors, bacteria, fungi, and wear.
Sklar Instruments Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, 7-1/4 in., Plastic / Stainless Steel. This is a toothbrush style product with stainless steel bristles. It is sold in packs of 48.
Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, 7-1/4 in., Plastic / Stainless Steel. Sklar Instrument Cleaning Brushes are available in multiple styles and made of various materials to assist in cleaning all sizes and styles of instruments. This is a toothbrush style product with stainless steel bristles. It is sold in packs of 48.