Radiation Protection

Important Safety Notes ...
Beta Protection Products	Beta Protection Products are made from 10mm thick optically clear acryclic, which is the accepted standard for shielding beta emissions in biological research. Commonly used beta emitters include ³H, ¹⁴C, ³²P, and ³⁵S.
Gamma Protection Products	Gamma Protection Products are made from acrylic copolymer resin containing an organolead salt. Our standard products use 12 mm thick lead-acrylic, equivalent to 0.5 mm lead (a 35 mm shield, equivalent to 1.6 mm lead, is also available). This is suitable for protection from ¹²⁵I, but not from most other gamma-emitting radioisotopes. If in doubt, please consult your local Radiation Protection Officer. Gamma protection products are not recommended for use with high-energy beta emitters.

Radiation Shields

Radiation shields available in a variety of sizes and shapes, for either Beta or Gamma protection.

Two basic sizes - 450 x 300 mm, or 530 x 350 mm
Two styles of base - flat on bench, or curved for use with a safety tray
Fixed 45º shields, for use by a standing operator
Fixed 15º shields, for use by a sitting operator
Adjustable 0º (upright) to 15º shields (also available in 35mm gamma)
Hourglass 15º shields (illustrated), for easy working access
3-sided Beta shield, eg. for shielding at rear of working space

Cabinet Workstation

A fully enclosed cabinet workstation with two large side doors for easy access

Exterior dimensions 500 x 570 x 390 mm
Suitable for storage when not in use
Provided without base: optional safety tray available

Radiation Boxes

A series of boxes for storage of samples and waste materials. Interchangeable inserts can hold Eppendorf tubes, centrifuge tubes, Falcon tubes, scintillation vials, Universals and Cryotubes of various sizes.

Beta Mini-Box with hinged lid - holds 16 x 1.5 or 20 x 0.5 ml Eppendorf tubes
Midi-Boxes with hinged lids (Beta or Gamma) - holds 2x Mini-Box capacity, or 32 x 2ml Cryotubes (illustrated)
Maxi-Boxes with hinged lids (Beta or Gamma) - holds 3 Midi-Box inserts, or inserts for taller tubes
Solid storage/transport block - holds 24 x 1.5 ml and 15 x 0.5 ml Eppendorf tubes
Beta block for 4 x 1.5 ml Eppendorf tubes