--- title: Can Overcrowding a BSC Work Area Lead to a Loss of Containment? description: Can Overcrowding a BSC Work Area Lead to a Loss of Containment? image: https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/LabManager/Downloads/Baker/BSC-Overcrowding-2000x1000-Social.png --- ![LabManager\_logo\_light](https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/LabManager_logo_light.svg "LabManager_logo_light") [![LabManager\_logo](https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/LabManager_logo.svg "LabManager_logo")](http://www.labmanager.com) # Can Overcrowding a BSC Work Area Lead to a Loss of Containment? ![BSC-Overcrowding-2000x1000-Social](https://go.labmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LabManager/Downloads/Baker/BSC-Overcrowding-2000x1000-Social.png?width=800&height=400&name=BSC-Overcrowding-2000x1000-Social.png "BSC-Overcrowding-2000x1000-Social") Work conducted in biological safety cabinets (BSCs) is a common sight in many laboratories worldwide, but some misconceptions about their capabilities sometimes arise. A BSC used for storage of materials or the air grilles or grates blocked is often observed, but no conclusive evidence has shown whether this will affect the BSC's performance. **Download this free application note for an exploration of the effect that overcrowding can have on your biological safety cabinet.** ## Download the Application Note ![BakerLogo\_400x256](https://go.labmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/LM/LM%20Summit%202019/Sponsor%20Logos/BakerLogo_400x256.png?width=300&name=BakerLogo_400x256.png)   Lab Manager needs the contact information you provide to us to contact you about our products and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at anytime. For information on how to unsubscribe, as well as our privacy practices and commitment to protecting your privacy, [check out our privacy policy by clicking here](https://www.labmanager.com/privacy-policy). ![LabManager\_logo](https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/LabManager_logo.svg "LabManager_logo") [![Share on Facebook](https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/lm_social_facebook-1.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.labmanager.com%2Fbsc-overcrowding%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/lm_social_linkedin-1.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.labmanager.com%2Fbsc-overcrowding%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/lm_social_twitter-1.svg)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.labmanager.com%2Fbsc-overcrowding%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.labmanager.com%2Fbsc-overcrowding%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Can%20Overcrowding%20a%20BSC%20Work%20Area%20Lead%20to%20a%20Loss%20of%20Containment%3F) [![Share on Email](https://go.labmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/TN/Landing%20Page%20Template%20Images/Other/email.png?width=24&name=email.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fgo.labmanager.com%2Fbsc-overcrowding%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fgo.labmanager.com%2Fbsc-overcrowding%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) - [About Us](https://www.labmanager.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.labmanager.com/contact-us) - [Advertising](https://www.labmanager.com/advertising) - [Newsletters](https://www.labmanager.com/newsletters) - [Vendor List](https://www.labmanager.com/vendors) Now part of the LabX Media Group: [LabX Media Group](http://www.labxmediagroup.com/?__hstc=181257784.21576f6272bfcba3d16a5fb8fa824a1a.1570722952660.1580743078369.1580751779639.153&__hssc=181257784.4.1580751779639&__hsfp=2239469692) | [Clinical Lab Manager](http://www.clinicallabmanager.com/?__hstc=181257784.21576f6272bfcba3d16a5fb8fa824a1a.1570722952660.1580743078369.1580751779639.153&__hssc=181257784.4.1580751779639&__hsfp=2239469692) *Lab Manager* c/o LabX Media Group 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 19801  Toll-Free: 888-781-0328 | (705) 528-6888 Email: [privacy@labmanager.com ](mailto:privacy@labmanager.com)   © 2024 Lab Manager. All rights reserved.