Comfort Shield

Disposable face protection

K Medical Inc, Fort Lauderdale, Fla, has created an alternative to hard plastic visors and goggles. The Comfort Shield consists of a light-weight, clear plastic reusable head frame and nose bridge that attaches to a light-weight clear plastic, disposable shield. When the shield becomes contaminated or is no longer serviceable, it can be removed from the frame and replaced, cutting costs by not necessitating replacement of the entire unit. The head frames are available in 10 colors and rest over the ears, and across the temple like a pair of eyeglasses. The shield can be custom fitted to individual users by adjusting the position of the clear plastic shield on the visor.

K Medical Inc
(800) 478-5633; www.face-shields.com

High Purity Tween 20

Detergent with low chance of peroxidase and carbonyl compounds

New High Purity Tween 20 from G-Biosciences, St. Louis, is one of the most commonly used nonionic detergents for solubilizing membrane proteins during isolation of membrane-protein complexes. Ultralow aldehyde and peroxide concentrations reduce the effects of peroxidase and carbonyl compounds that interact negatively with membrane proteins.

G-Biosciences/Genotech
(800) 628-7730; www.gbiosciences.com

Purosol Optical

Cleaner that won’t harm lenses

Origin Laboratories LLC, Pasadena, Calif, has introduced the second in its line of enzyme-based cleaning products specifically formulated for today’s advanced lenses. Purosol Optical is engineered to work on the molecular level, actually breaking the bonds that make dust, dirt, and grime adhere to the lens surface. The cleaner is specifically designed to protect high-end, multicoated lenses and other optical devices, including fashion eyewear, cameras, microscopes, telescopes, binoculars, gun sights, and CD and DVD surfaces. Unlike ordinary off-the-shelf cleaners, which are made up primarily of alcohol, ammonia, harsh solvents, and colored dye, this line of products is completely organic and environmentally safe. It is nontoxic and hypoallergenic and contains no CFCs, detergents, or solvents of any kind that can subtly eat away at porous electronic screens and strip away the crucial antiglare coatings of today’s high-priced lenses.

Origin Laboratories LLC
(626) 568-1100; www.purosol.com

Catalog of Gases

Digital product guide

Scott Medical Products, a division of Scott Specialty Gases, Plumsteadville, Pa, has published a new catalog of medical gases and related gas-handling equipment primarily for use in the calibration of diagnostic instruments, as inhaled gases for testing purposes, and for surgical support applications. The new 124-page catalog is available in PDF format and may be viewed online or downloaded by visiting the company’s Web site. Scott Medical Products is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and uses FDA-required procedures to ensure manufacturing and quality controls that comply with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices. Scott’s products for health care applications are available directly and also through a network of specialty distributors.

Scott Medical Products
(800) 233-4334; www.scottgas.com

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