This surface sampling device consists of a 3" x 1.5" (7.5 x 3.5 cm) biocide-free cellulose sponge - dry or pre-moistened with 10 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. The included bags can be opened easily with attached pull tabs and offer a label area for sample identification. 

Features:

• 3” x 1.5” biocide-free cellulose sponge on a stick
• Irradiated for proven sterility
• Packaged in a quality (5.5” x 12”) Twirl-Tie Bag
  
• Large 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 10ml buffer
• Long petrol 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)

Specifications:

• 100/cs
• Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C
• 12 month shelf life