Achema, Frankfurt, Germany--Esco Micro finalized an exclusive marketing agreement to promote BIOQUELL's patented hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) biodecontamination technology. The HPV biodecontamination technology is a safer alternative to the carcinogenic formaldehyde decontamination method traditionally employed for biosafety cabinets to bio-deactivate micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. HPV is non-carcinogenic and the decontamination process is residue-free, which guarantees complete safety for laboratory personnel. The process of hydrogen peroxide vapour generation is routinely used for research and manufacturing facilities including fermentation/ purification suites.

Along with the marketing of this new technology, Esco debuted its HPV-compliant and decontaminatable biosafety cabinet, the Infinity® Class II Type A2, at the ACHEMA 2006 tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. Based on Esco's internationally-certified Labculture® Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet, this new model offers numerous functions and unique features in addition to the standard Esco features such as the superior ULPA filters, antimicrobial Isocide™ coating, ergonomic sloped front, and Accuflow™ microprocessor-based motor-speed controller. Inherent double-fan system guarantees safety even in the event of failure of one fan. The Infinity® biosafety cabinet is pending GS certification to EN12469. Esco's Vice President Lin XiangQian remarks that the agreement, with emphasis on the safety for service personnel, is part of Esco's commitment to the growth and development of the industry.

Esco is an international manufacturer of containment, clean air, and laboratory equipment technology with a history of quality products since 1978. We are highly oriented towards the international marketplace, with distribution in more than 70 countries, and a direct presence in 10 of the key global markets.

BIOQUELL are a world leader in the field of bio-decontamination and containment solutions with the patented Clarus HPV gas generators. BIOQUELL has a direct sales force in the UK and sales offices in France and the USA. BIOQUELL—through its MDH Defence division—also designs and manufactures a range of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (“NBC”) filtration systems used in the defence and civil defence sectors.