Bioquell Clarus L2 Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Generator
Effective bio-decontamination is critical in laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, animal research environments, cleanrooms, and other controlled spaces where microorganisms on exposed surfaces can compromise research, production, or containment. The Bioquell Clarus L2 Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Generator provides an automated method for distributing hydrogen peroxide vapor throughout compatible enclosed spaces, helping laboratories achieve repeatable whole-area bio-decontamination beyond what can be accomplished through manual surface cleaning alone.
The refurbished Bioquell Clarus L2 from American Instrument Exchange is designed for bio-decontamination of enclosures and rooms up to approximately 75 m³. Its portable configuration, touchscreen interface, programmable cycle control, and dual-circuit technology make it particularly useful for laboratories and controlled environments requiring repeatable decontamination of biosafety cabinets, isolators, pass-through chambers, rooms, and other compatible sealed spaces.
This Bioquell Clarus L2 is used and reconditioned by American Instrument Exchange. Our technicians inspect and test the system to verify proper operation, and the unit includes a 90-day warranty.
Bioquell Clarus L2 Key Features
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Hydrogen peroxide vapor generator for room and enclosure bio-decontamination
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Designed for compatible spaces up to approximately 75 m³
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Supports validated 6-log microbial reduction processes
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Dual-circuit technology for efficient conditioning, gassing, and aeration
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Siemens S7 PLC-based control system
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Color touchscreen user interface
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Programmable cycle editing and storage
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Integral thermal printer for cycle documentation
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HEPA-filtered inlet and process airflow
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Remote start/stop and external communications capabilities
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Compatible with 500 mL and 1 L hydrogen peroxide bottles
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Portable floor-standing configuration
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Refurbished, inspected, and tested by American Instrument Exchange
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Includes a 90-day warranty
Overview
The Bioquell Clarus L2 is a mobile hydrogen peroxide vapor bio-decontamination system developed for controlled environments where manual wiping or conventional cleaning may not provide adequate coverage. Instead of sterilizing objects inside a pressure chamber like a traditional steam autoclave, the Clarus L2 introduces vaporized hydrogen peroxide into a compatible sealed enclosure or room, allowing the decontaminating agent to reach exposed surfaces throughout the treated space.
This distinction makes the Clarus L2 particularly valuable for applications involving equipment or spaces that cannot simply be placed inside an autoclave. Biosafety cabinets, isolators, material transfer chambers, laboratory rooms, and other enclosed environments can contain complex surfaces and difficult-to-access areas. Hydrogen peroxide vapor provides a means of treating exposed surfaces throughout the enclosure as part of an appropriately developed and validated bio-decontamination process.
The Clarus L2 uses a controlled process incorporating conditioning, hydrogen peroxide vapor delivery, and aeration. Its dual-circuit design manages airflow during the process, while programmable controls allow cycles to be developed and stored for recurring applications. An integrated color touchscreen provides operator access to cycle parameters and system information, and the built-in thermal printer can provide physical documentation of completed cycles.
Bioquell designed the Clarus platform for applications requiring repeatable microbial reduction rather than simple routine cleaning. This makes the Clarus L2 relevant to biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, animal facilities, cleanrooms, and containment environments where documented bio-decontamination may form part of an established contamination-control program.
For facilities seeking this capability without purchasing a new hydrogen peroxide vapor generator, a professionally reconditioned Clarus L2 from American Instrument Exchange can provide access to specialized bio-decontamination technology at a lower capital cost.
Bioquell Clarus L2 Common Applications
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Bio-decontamination of biosafety cabinets
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Decontamination of laboratory rooms and controlled spaces
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Isolator bio-decontamination
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Pass-through and material transfer chamber decontamination
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality-control environments
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Biotechnology research laboratories
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Animal research and vivarium applications
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Cleanroom contamination-control programs
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Containment laboratory decontamination
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Decontamination following maintenance or service work
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Periodic facility bio-decontamination
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Microbial contamination response and remediation
Bioquell Clarus L2 Ideal Laboratory Environments
The Bioquell Clarus L2 is particularly well suited for laboratories and controlled environments that require more comprehensive surface bio-decontamination than routine manual cleaning can provide. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities may incorporate hydrogen peroxide vapor into contamination-control strategies for isolators, transfer chambers, processing areas, and selected rooms where microbial control is critical to research or manufacturing activities.
Biosafety and containment laboratories may use hydrogen peroxide vapor when decontaminating compatible biological safety cabinets, enclosed work areas, or rooms before maintenance, filter replacement, equipment relocation, or other procedures. Because vapor can circulate through an appropriately configured enclosure, it can reach exposed surfaces that may be difficult to treat consistently through manual wiping alone.
Animal research facilities, cleanrooms, pharmaceutical quality-control laboratories, contract research organizations, and other regulated or contamination-sensitive environments may also benefit from the Clarus L2. The ability to create and repeat established cycles can be especially valuable where facilities require consistent procedures and documentation rather than relying solely on operator-dependent manual cleaning.
The system should be selected and operated as part of an appropriately designed bio-decontamination program. Room or enclosure configuration, volume, temperature, relative humidity, materials, airflow, sealing, load arrangement, and biological challenge can all affect cycle development and performance.
Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Bio-Decontamination
Hydrogen peroxide vapor is used to reduce microbial contamination on exposed surfaces within enclosed environments. During a Clarus L2 cycle, hydrogen peroxide solution is vaporized and introduced into the treatment area under controlled conditions. Proper distribution allows the vapor to contact surfaces throughout the enclosure before the hydrogen peroxide is subsequently removed during aeration.
Bioquell developed its hydrogen peroxide vapor technology for broad-spectrum microbial inactivation. When an appropriate cycle has been developed and validated, the process can be used against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms and can support applications requiring a 6-log microbial reduction.
An important advantage of vapor-based bio-decontamination is coverage. Manual cleaning depends heavily on operator technique and direct physical access to every surface. Complex equipment, corners, undersides, internal enclosure surfaces, and other difficult-to-reach locations can make consistent manual treatment challenging. Hydrogen peroxide vapor can circulate through the treated environment and contact exposed surfaces without requiring an operator to wipe each location individually.
Hydrogen peroxide vapor treatment does not eliminate the need for routine cleaning, and it should not be considered interchangeable with steam sterilization. Organic material and visible contamination should be addressed according to appropriate facility procedures, and the effectiveness of a bio-decontamination cycle depends on correct cycle development, enclosure preparation, vapor distribution, aeration, and validation.
Treatment Capacity and Facility Workflow
The Bioquell Clarus L2 is designed for applications ranging from relatively small enclosures to compatible rooms with volumes up to approximately 75 m³. This flexibility allows a single system to support multiple bio-decontamination needs within a facility rather than limiting the equipment to one permanently installed chamber.
The mobile floor-standing design can be useful for organizations that need to move bio-decontamination equipment between compatible areas. A research facility, for example, may use the Clarus L2 for a biosafety cabinet decontamination application and subsequently configure it for another validated enclosure or room.
Cycle programming and storage are particularly useful when facilities repeatedly decontaminate similar spaces. Once appropriate cycle parameters have been developed and validated, stored programs can help improve repeatability and reduce operator setup requirements. The integrated thermal printer also provides cycle documentation that may be useful as part of laboratory records and quality systems.
Bio-decontamination nevertheless requires planning. The treated enclosure must be appropriately prepared, sealed, and configured, and personnel must remain outside the treatment area during operation. Following hydrogen peroxide exposure, sufficient aeration is required before personnel can safely re-enter or open the enclosure according to the facility's established procedures and applicable exposure limits.
Choosing the Right Bio-Decontamination System
Selecting a hydrogen peroxide vapor generator requires a different evaluation than selecting a conventional laboratory autoclave. Buyers should consider the volume and geometry of the spaces being treated, required microbial reduction, frequency of decontamination, cycle documentation requirements, available electrical service, room sealing, airflow characteristics, and the facility's ability to develop and validate suitable cycles.
The Clarus L2 is particularly attractive for organizations requiring flexibility. Its ability to support both enclosures and appropriately sized rooms means it can potentially serve multiple applications within the same facility. Laboratories that only need to treat a small fixed isolator may be better served by an integrated system, while facilities routinely decontaminating multiple enclosures or rooms may benefit considerably from a mobile generator.
The system's programmable controls, stored cycles, printer, and external communication capabilities also make it better suited to controlled laboratory and pharmaceutical workflows than simpler portable fogging equipment. Hydrogen peroxide vapor generation is a specialized bio-decontamination process and should not be confused with basic aerosol or disinfectant fogging.
Facilities considering a used Bioquell Clarus L2 should also evaluate their ability to obtain appropriate hydrogen peroxide consumables, develop or maintain validated cycles, monitor residual hydrogen peroxide, and support the system over its remaining service life. American Instrument Exchange can help customers review the physical and electrical specifications of the available equipment and determine whether the system is a reasonable match for their intended application.
Bioquell Clarus L2 Key Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Bioquell |
| Model |
Clarus L2 |
| Equipment Type |
Hydrogen peroxide vapor bio-decontamination generator |
| Bio-Decontamination Method |
Vaporized hydrogen peroxide |
| Maximum Treatment Volume |
Up to approximately 75 m³ |
| Exterior Dimensions |
Approximately 19.1 in W × 27.8 in D × 44.7 in H |
| Metric Dimensions |
Approximately 515 mm W × 705 mm D × 1,140 mm H |
| Weight |
Approximately 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Hydrogen Peroxide Bottle Capacity |
500 mL or 1 L |
| Hydrogen Peroxide Concentration |
30–35% w/w Bioquell hydrogen peroxide |
| Control System |
Siemens S7 PLC |
| User Interface |
Color touchscreen |
| Process Airflow |
Approximately 25 m³/hr |
| Hydrogen Peroxide Injection Rate |
Approximately 1.5–6 g/min during gassing |
| Hose Size |
1.5 in nominal bore |
| Hose Connections |
1.5 in male/female Camlock fittings |
| Inlet Air Filtration |
HEPA filtration, 99.997% stated efficiency |
| Gassing/Dehumidification Circuit Filtration |
HEPA filtration, 99.997% stated efficiency |
| Operating Temperature |
Approximately 15°C to 30–35°C depending on configuration/documentation |
| Operating Relative Humidity |
Up to approximately 75–80% RH depending on configuration |
| Power Consumption |
Approximately 1,300 W |
| Electrical Requirements |
Multiple regional configurations manufactured; verify individual unit data plate |
| Operating Position |
Upright |
| Noise Level |
Less than approximately 60 dBA at 1 meter |
| Cycle Documentation |
Integral thermal printer |
| Condition |
Used / reconditioned |
| Warranty |
90 days |
Specifications have been compiled from Bioquell technical literature and information for the individual equipment listing. Bioquell produced the Clarus L2 in different regional configurations, and published literature contains some variation in operating ranges and electrical requirements. Customers should confirm the voltage, accessories, hoses, consumable requirements, software configuration, and other specifications of the available unit before purchase.
Installation and Operating Requirements
Unlike a conventional steam autoclave, the Bioquell Clarus L2 does not require a pressure-rated sterilization chamber. Instead, successful operation depends heavily on the enclosure or room being appropriately configured for hydrogen peroxide vapor bio-decontamination.
The treatment area must be capable of being isolated from occupied spaces, and facilities should evaluate leakage, HVAC operation, airflow paths, vapor distribution, and aeration before developing a cycle. Appropriate supply and return hose connections are required when the generator is used with an enclosure, isolator, or chamber.
The available electrical supply must match the configuration shown on the individual unit's data plate. Bioquell manufactured the Clarus L2 for different regional power standards, so electrical requirements should always be verified before installation.
Facilities must also establish appropriate procedures for handling concentrated hydrogen peroxide, monitoring the treatment area, preventing personnel exposure during operation, and confirming acceptable residual hydrogen peroxide levels before re-entry. Cycle development, biological validation, occupational safety procedures, and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the facility and appropriately qualified personnel.
Why Buy a Reconditioned Bioquell Clarus L2 from American Instrument Exchange?
Specialized bio-decontamination equipment represents a substantial capital investment, particularly for laboratories that may only require periodic room or enclosure decontamination. Purchasing a reconditioned Bioquell Clarus L2 from American Instrument Exchange can provide access to a proven hydrogen peroxide vapor platform while reducing equipment acquisition costs compared with purchasing a new system.
American Instrument Exchange technicians inspect and test used laboratory equipment before shipment to verify proper operation. This Clarus L2 is sold with a 90-day warranty, and customers can discuss specific testing requirements with our team before shipment.
The Clarus L2 also complements other contamination-control equipment commonly used in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical, and research laboratories, including biosafety cabinets, clean benches, CO₂ incubators, autoclaves, and other laboratory sterilization equipment. American Instrument Exchange maintains a broad inventory of refurbished laboratory equipment, allowing customers expanding or outfitting a facility to source multiple equipment categories from a single supplier.
Customers can contact American Instrument Exchange to discuss the available Bioquell Clarus L2, included accessories, electrical configuration, shipping requirements, and whether the system is appropriate for their intended bio-decontamination application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bioquell Clarus L2 an autoclave?
No. The Clarus L2 is a hydrogen peroxide vapor bio-decontamination generator rather than a steam autoclave. Autoclaves use pressurized saturated steam to sterilize compatible materials inside a pressure chamber. The Clarus L2 distributes hydrogen peroxide vapor through a compatible enclosure or room to reduce microbial contamination on exposed surfaces.
What size room can the Bioquell Clarus L2 decontaminate?
Bioquell literature describes the Clarus L2 as suitable for bio-decontamination of compatible enclosures and rooms up to approximately 75 m³. Actual cycle suitability depends on room geometry, contents, environmental conditions, airflow, leakage, microbial challenge, and the validated process used by the facility.
Can the Clarus L2 be used to decontaminate a biosafety cabinet?
The Clarus L2 was designed for enclosure bio-decontamination and can be used with appropriately configured biosafety cabinets as part of a developed and validated hydrogen peroxide vapor process. Proper sealing, connections, vapor distribution, aeration, and safety procedures are required.
Can the Clarus L2 be used with isolators and pass-through chambers?
Yes. Enclosures such as isolators and material transfer or pass-through chambers are among the applications for which the Clarus platform was designed. The suitability of a particular enclosure should be evaluated before use.
What concentration of hydrogen peroxide does the Clarus L2 use?
Published Clarus L2 literature specifies approximately 30–35% w/w Bioquell hydrogen peroxide solution. Facilities should use only consumables appropriate for the equipment and follow applicable manufacturer and institutional handling requirements.
Does hydrogen peroxide vapor replace routine laboratory cleaning?
No. Hydrogen peroxide vapor bio-decontamination and routine physical cleaning serve different purposes. Visible soil and organic material should be removed according to established cleaning procedures before bio-decontamination when required by the facility's protocol.
Does the Bioquell Clarus L2 provide cycle documentation?
The Clarus L2 includes an integral thermal printer and programmable control system that can support documentation of decontamination cycles. Facilities requiring GMP or other regulated records should confirm that the available system and its documentation capabilities satisfy their current quality-system requirements.
Is the Clarus L2 suitable for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities?
Yes. The Clarus platform was designed for controlled bio-decontamination applications and has been used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research, containment, isolator, and material-transfer environments. Individual facilities should qualify and validate the process according to their own requirements.
What electrical service does the Bioquell Clarus L2 require?
The Clarus L2 was manufactured in multiple regional electrical configurations. The American Instrument Exchange listing identifies its available equipment as a 120 V unit, but customers should confirm the data plate and exact electrical requirements before purchase.
Does this Bioquell Clarus L2 include a warranty?
Yes. Unless otherwise specified, this reconditioned Bioquell Clarus L2 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
Can American Instrument Exchange help determine whether the Clarus L2 is suitable for my facility?
Yes. American Instrument Exchange can help customers review the available unit's dimensions, electrical configuration, accessories, condition, and intended application. Development and validation of a hydrogen peroxide vapor bio-decontamination process should be performed by appropriately qualified personnel based on the facility and application.
