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 Red Sable Brush Set of 3 Sizes (#2/0; #1 And #2)
Extremely soft and pliable. Perfect for the manipulation of previously fixed, dehydrated specimens into embedding capsules or molds.
PATHOLOGY INNOVATIONS FROZEN SECTION BRUSHES 6PK
These are flat white boar bristle brushes cut at an angle with a wooden handle. These are very stiff and prevent the frozen section from curling through the brush.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Red Sable Brush Size # 3
Extremely soft and pliable. Perfect for the manipulation of previously fixed, dehydrated specimens into embedding capsules or molds.
Grainger Boot Brush, 9 in L x 6 in W
The Boot Brush by Rubbermaid is a 9 inch long by 6 inch wide boot brush made of polypropylene plastic bristles and a rubber base. It has stiff bristles to help remove dirt and debris from footwear. The brush can be used indoors or outdoors and has drainage holes in the base to allow water to drain. It weighs 1 pound and has a black color. The boot brush is designed for heavy duty use.
Uline Colored Bottle Brush | Black | 1 EA
Strong polypropylene handle with extra-stiff polyester bristles, For dairy plants and bottling facilities, FDA compliant, Chemically resistant to acids, alkalis, alcohols, benzene, gasoline and most cleaning solvents, Aids in HACCP compliance
Ted Pella Inc Sable Brushes, #2, 1.8mm W x 11.5mm L, 3/pk
For precise manipulation of TEM specimen grids and samples, dusting of SEM samples and photographic materials or photographic spotting. Sable hairs are springy and relatively fine. Length of hairs are short for better manipulation. Enameled wood handles and seamless nickel ferrules. Offered in packages of 3 brushes. Measurements taken just above ferrule.
TA Instruments DSC CELL BRUSH
This item has a minimum qty of 3 per supplier requirements.
Brush; DSC Cell Cleaning
Research Products International Corp Brush, Burette, White Nylon Bristle, 36 Inch, 12 per Case
Long flexible handles reach into burettes, pipets and long tubing for cleaning. All brushes have a fan tip to prevent scratching.
