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 and is available dry or pre-moistened with 10 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 twirl-tie bag offers 9 months shelf life from production.

Features:

• In individual 14.5 x 30 cm (5.5 x 12“) Twirl-Tie™ bag
• 7.5 x 4 cm (3 x 1.5“) biocide-free cellulose sponge
• Sponge dry or pre-moistened
• Perfectly suited to sample gaps, drains and pipes
• Bags easily opened with attached pull tabs
• Label area for sample identification
• Fast, easy-to-use sponge release mechanism
• Thumb stop helps avoid accidental sponge contact
• Long stick (22 cm, 8.5“) for hard-to-reach surfaces
• Easy-to-spot petrol-blue-colored stick
• Less plastic used in production; stick is made of recyclable (material: polypropylene, PP)
• No potentially toxic glues used to affix sponge to stick
• Hard plastics with potential to damage bag during transport eliminated