About the Rooms
- All autoclaves/dishwashing/drying facilities are “self-serve”. You will need to provide your own supplies including detergent, foil and autoclave tape.
- Autoclaves are available 24 hours per day (Except during steam shutdowns or power outages).
- To report autoclave issues, or any other questions, please contact biosci-facilities@uci.edu.
Autoclaves are high temperature and pressure hazards. Autoclave training is required prior to operating an autoclave. Contact EH&S at (949) 824-6200 to schedule autoclave training. Safety glasses, heavy rubber gloves and lab coat should be worn. For assistance in glove selection, call EH&S at (949) 824-6200.
Biohazardous Waste Materials
- Solid biohazardous waste materials may be autoclaved in the autoclave facility, but only if the waste is from a Biosafety Level 1 (BSL1) process. BSL2 and BSL3 derived waste must be picked up by EH&S for disposal off site.
- Solid BSL1 waste must be stored in white or opaque biohazard bags. A recharge rate of $10.00 per bag is in effect. Please provide the recharge account and fund at the time the waste is brought to the autoclave facility.
- For more information, visit the EH&S website
Available Autoclave/ Dishwasher Rooms
Biological Sciences III
Room 2421
2 Autoclaves, 1 Glasswasher
McGaugh Hall,
Room 4309
1 Fly Autoclave
McGaugh Hall
Room 4311
5 Autoclaves, 1 Dishwasher
Natural Sciences I
Room 2334
3 Autoclaves, 1 Bottlewasher, 1 Dryer
Natural Sciences II
Room 3341
6 Autoclave
Steinhaus Hall
Room 390
3 Autoclaves, 1 Bottlewasher, 3 Dryers, 2 Dishwashers
