Brushes
Tools consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a handle that are used to clean, scrub, or apply a liquid or powder to a surface; products are available in several sizes, and may be used for specific applications.
Some laboratory brushes are used for manual cleaning of laboratory glassware and plasticware. These typically have a handle with terminal, central or lateral bristles to effectively clean specific types of labware and vessels. Most laboratory brushes are autoclavable or washable for repeated use. They are sold individually or as sets with different dimensions to allow for effective cleaning of a wide range of vessel sizes. Brushes may be tapered or tipped with a cotton wad or fine bristle tuft for effective cleaning of tube bases.
Other brushes may be used to clean weighing pans of balances or for other specific tasks.
What are Laboratory Brushes Made of?
Brush handles can be made of wood, of durable plastics such as polypropylene, or of metals such as brass or stainless-steel wire. The bristles can be made from a range of materials depending on the brush type:
• Nylon bristles are tough, hard wearing, and resistant to aggressive chemicals
• Natural bristles (for example goat hair) are suitable for more delicate cleaning
• White silk bristles are suitable for general use
What Types of Laboratory Brushes are Available?
• General-purpose cleaning brushes
• Test tube brushes
• Beaker or bottle brushes
• Burette or pipette brushes
• Flask brushes, with a bent handle for easy access to awkward corners
• Measuring cylinder brushes
• Chromatography brushes for injector and detector ports
• Centrifuge brushes
• Sieve brushes
• Square tank brushes
Pinnacle Brush™ Tube Brush
Features center set bristles. Pinnacle Brush™ Tube Brush is for cleaning tubes that are open at both ends.
Gilac™ Toilet Brush and Holder
Toilet Brush and Holder are suitable for institutional catering needs. Designed for intensive use.
Pinnacle Brush™ Pipettor Tip Brushes
Features tapered bristles. Pinnacle Brush™ Pipettor Tip Brushes are for use with pipets.
Tapered Nylon Head Test Tube Brushes
Features nylon bristles. Pinnacle Brush™ Tapered Nylon Head Test Tube Brush has a tapered shape for easier use.
Fisherbrand™ Anti-Static Static-Away™ Handle Brushes
Anti-Static Static-Away™ Handle Brushes designed with the softest hairs available to prevent scratching.
Fisherbrand™ Sieve Brush
A double-ended brush for use with Fisherbrand™ Stainless Steel Test Sieves.
Cole Parmer Bottle/Cylinder Brush
Cole Parmer Bottle/Cylinder Brush is ideal for cleaning bottles, cylinders, and large test tubes
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Cole-Parmer™ Sampler Cleaning Brush
Keep your Sludge Judge Samplers working properly with this Sampler Cleaning Brush.
Cole-Parmer™ Anti-Static Dusting Brushes
Use this brush for a variety of brushing applications.
Cole-Parmer™ Utility Brush with Handle, Polyester Bristles
This Utility Brush with Handle and Polyester Bristles is effective cleaning for a variety of applications.
Cole-Parmer™ Universal Foam Brush Set
Clean a variety of interior surfaces without absorbing water. Universal Foam Brush Set includes 9 in. and 18 in. length washing brushes and a 15 in. length universal glassware brush. Long-lasting brushes last up to 20 times longer than sponges.
Cole-Parmer™ Nylon Utility Brushes
These low-cost, quality brushes are perfect for general-purpose cleaning. Cole-Parmer™ Utility Brushes feature a white plastic handle that won't support bacteria or hold water.