This surface sampling device consists of a 3" x 1.5" (7.5 x 3.5 cm) biocide-free cellulose sponge - pre-moistened with 12.5 ml buffer. It offers a unique, quick sponge-release handle for fast and convenient sponge release. The stick includes a thumb stop to avoid accidental sponge contact. There are no gloves needed for different sampling sites and the stick is perfectly suited to sample in gaps, drains and pipes and is available pre-moistened with 12.5 ml buffer. The included bags can be opened easily with attached pull tabs and offer a label area for sample identification. This Sponge-Stick placed in bag offers 6 months shelf life from production.

Features:

• 3” x 1.5” biocide-free cellulose sponge on a stick
• Individual 12 x 28 cm bag with attached pull tabs for opening
• label area for complete sample identification
• Fast, easy to use sponge release mechanism
• No potentially toxic glues used to affix sponge to stick
• Available dry or pre-moistened with 12.5ml buffer
• Long blue coloured stick (8.5”) for hard to reach surfaces
• Thumb stop helps avoid accidental sponge contact
• Hard plastics with potential to damage bag during transport eliminated
• More environmentally friendly (recyclable stick contains less plastic)