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Biotech Ch2a
Biotech Essentials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| SDS | safety data sheet |
| BSL | biosafety levels |
| GHS | globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals |
| NFPA | National Fire Protection Association |
| Sodium Hypochlorite | bleach, used for surface decontamination, biohazardous waste inactivation, and general sanitation |
| Cleanroom | used to control exposure of raw materials and products to microbial contaminants |
| Gowning | wearing appropriate attire based on the safety level required for personal protection |
| HEPA | high efficiency particulate air |
| Lab Notebook | documentation of a experiment being performed |
| Meniscus | the dip in the surface of the liquid in a tube |
| Graduated Cylinder | measure moderate volume of liquid, ranges 5ml to 5L |
| Erlenmeyer Flask | slanted sides and narrow opening. used for mixing, heating, and storing liquids |
| Beaker | cylindrical container used for mixing, heating, and measuring liquids. |
| Serological Pipet | graduated laboratory tool used to accurately measure and transfer specific volumes of liquid, ranging from 1 mL to 50 mL. |
| DPTP | disposable plastic transfer pipets |
| Micropipette | used to measure volumes of 1ml or less |