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 DeVilbiss HARG-510 Paint Sprayer Air Regulator & Gauge Gun Mounted Air Regulator with Gauge, Compatible with Spray Guns
DeVilbiss HARG-510 Paint Sprayer Air Regulator & Gauge Gun Mounted Air Regulator with Gauge, Compatible with Spray Guns
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.
Cole-Parmer Nylon Micro Brush, 3.5" Handle, 2.5"L x 0.25" Dia Brush; 12/Pk
Nylon Micro Brush, 3.5" Handle, 2.5"L x 0.25" Dia Brush; 12/PkBrush design is ideal for cleaning 2- to 100-ml centrifuge tubes, micro tubes, and a variety of other containers.
Grainger Micro Tube Brush, 3 1/2 in Brush Length, 1/2 in Brush Dia., 7 in Overall Length, Nylon, Natural
TANIS Brushes are ideal for cleaning glass or plastic test tubes, centrifuge tubes, flasks, graduated cylinders, beakers, containers, burets, pipettes, vials, carboys, and bottles.
Cole-Parmer Nylon Adjustable Tube Brush, 1" Handle, 9"L x 1.5" Dia Brush; 1/Pk
These brushes are specificaly designed for cleaning test tubes. Radial Tip brushes have formed brush sprays at the tip allowing thorough cleaning of all sides. Stainless steel wire stem Radial Tip brushes are extremely durable and provide superior performance. Tied Tip brushes are designed to enter small openings of bottles and tubes, then expand to clean the sides and bottom without scratching . Sponge Tip are made to expand to give a more thorough cleaning while also protecting from scratches. The adjustable test tube brush spreads apart to fit all sizes of test tubes.
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.
Cole-Parmer Nylon Bottle/Cylinder Brush, 18" Handle x 6" L x 2.375" Diameter; 12/Pk
Ideal for cleaning bottles, cylinders, and large test tubes. Full radial end tip promotes effective cleaning and reduces scratching of glass and plasticware. Wire handle has hanging hook.
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.
Med Vet International Double Sided Brush, Nylon/Stainless Steel
Double-Sided Brush with both nylon and stainless steel bristles.
Med Vet International Nylon Brush, Wire Handle, 12 in.
Made for cleaning funnel stems and capillary tubes. White nylon bristles 1/2? x 2 1/2? long. Overall length: 12?
Med Vet International Stainless Steel Instrument Brush
Durable and effective for manually cleaning materials off surgical instruments.
Med Vet International Bd E-Z Scrub PreoperatIVe Surgical Scrub Brush Impregnated With 4% Chg (Red), 30/Box
For over three decades, the BD E-Z Scrub™ brand has been considered the "gold standard" in single-use disposable scrubs. BD E-Z Scrub™ products offer a wide range of efficacious antimicrobial formulations specifically designed to enhance performance while reducing irritation to the skin. 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.