Autoclave Core

The BNL Autoclave Core provides glassware and plasticware sterilization, and biohazardous waste decontamination and disposal service to research labs across campus.

The BNL Autoclave Core has Two Autoclaves

1. Tomy - Liquid media and clean labware sterilization
2. Tuttnuaer - Biohazardous waste decontamination

To use the BNL Waste Autoclave, it's easy! Just fill out the request form here and schedule a pick up. The recharge fee will be billed to the account you provide.

The Per-Bag charge refers to large-sized biohazard bags and sharps containers that fit into a standard autoclave bin. If your container or bag is too large or too full to fit in an autoclave bin, you will charged for two bags.

If you have several small containers or small bags for autoclaving, we can group them into one bin and will charge you for one "bag". Please be sure to indicate this on your request form. The autoclave waste bin is 16.5" by 13.5" (see image).

 NEVER leave biohazardous waste unattended in an undesignated area, such as a hallway or outside.

 How-to Information

Steps to Access the BNL

1. Initiate an Access Request (see inset).
2. Contact BNL staff to get trained on the instrument.
3. Provide additional billing/access forms (to be requested from academic/industry users external to UCSB).
4. Apply to CNSI for electronic door access to the facility.
5. BNL Staff will add you to the FBS reservation system.

Acknowledging Support

Please remember to acknowledge CNSI resources in scientific publications and presentations by including this statement:

“The authors acknowledge the use of the Biological Nanostructures Laboratory within the California NanoSystems Institute, supported by the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of California, Office of the President.”