November 30, 2005—The dispenser for BioSim biological simulant from Sceptor Industries allows users to safely and easily conduct on-site tests of biohazard detectors, protective clothing, filters, emergency preparedness exercises, and other biosafety measures, the company says.
Sceptor’s patent-pending dispenser is a portable, self-contained medical-grade metered dose dispenser (MDD) that disperses a precise, repeatable quantity of BioSim particles into the air at the touch of a button. No external pressure source or reagent mixing is required, reducing the need for training and making it simple and fast to use.
For maximum safety, the MDD dispenses a measured dose that meets OSHA requirements for particles allowable in the air. Since the system does not use pathogens or other microorganisms for testing, there is no risk of infection or allergic reaction to the people in a facility.
The dispenser is currently used with BioSim Bg (Bacillus globigii) as a simulant to test the efficiency of biothreat detection devices that use polymerase chain reaction (PCR). BioSim products compatible with other detection methods such as immunoassay will be available in the near future.
Sceptor Industries is a privately held corporation focusing on biological and chemical air safety. Sceptor develops and deploys biological and chemical defense and indoor air quality technologies for commercial, military and homeland defense requirements. Its products include air samplers and related technologies. For more information, visit the Web site.
