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Posted by [Daniel Portillo, COO](https://blog.pro-lab-direct.com/author/daniel-portillo-coo) on May 4, 2022 11:07:50 AM Share this post - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   ![](https://blog.pro-lab-direct.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Biosafety%20Cabinet_Lab%20worker-jpg.jpeg?width=369&name=Biosafety%20Cabinet_Lab%20worker-jpg.jpeg)   Biosafety cabinets (BSCs) are essential hardware for any laboratory that handles biological materials. Despite their ubiquity, significant confusion exists surrounding how they function due to the variety of designs and similarities to other lab fixtures. Moreover, each class of BSCs has its operating principles that must be understood before use. Many users' main point of confusion is that BSCs superficially resemble laboratory fume hoods. Unlike BSCs, fume hoods are designed to protect the user. In contrast, BSCs can protect the user, environment, and sample, depending on the class. There are four main classes of biosafety cabinets, each providing an additional degree of protection .![](https://blog.pro-lab-direct.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PLS101-PNG.png?width=212&name=PLS101-PNG.png)   [PLS101 - Pro-Safe Class I Biosafety Cabinet (2.3ft.)](https://www.pro-lab-direct.com/product-p/pls101.htm?hsLang=en)   Class I BSCs pull air from the room around them into the work area, preventing the escape of potentially hazardous particulate matter into the lab atmosphere. Unlike fume hoods, which vent air directly into air systems without filtration, Class I BSCs protect the environment by filtering all exhaust through a HEPA filter. However, it is important to note that Class I BSCs do not protect samples from contamination; non-purified air from the external room is constantly vented through the workspace. 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