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What is the difference between cleanroom paper and regular bond paper?

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Cleanroom paper and notebooks are used in cleanroom environments to prevent chemical exposure and particle contamination. They are designed for writing, printing, and photocopying and are made from unique materials different from regular bond paper. Cleanroom paper is made through a specialized process that involves using low-particulate and latex-coated fiber to prevent particle release. This [Read More…]

What is the composition of cleanroom paper?

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Cleanroom paper, a specialized product built on a Bond substrate, is designed to play a crucial role in preventing particle and contaminant release. It’s not just any paper- it’s a high-quality, durable writing paper weighing over 50 g/m2, similar to bank paper, that was originally crafted for documents such as government bonds. It’s worth noting [Read More…]

Can you print on cleanroom paper?

Berkshire Bond Clean Room Paper

Cleanroom paper, a type of bond paper, is typically made using a combination of rag pulp and cotton fibers sourced from textile mills and cotton liners. The cotton content in this bond paper ranges from 25% to 100%, and if the raw cotton content is less than 100%, wood fibers are used as filler. This [Read More…]

New Swab Guide

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Swabs are standard in the cleanroom industry, playing vital roles from surface sampling to precision cleaning and tackling those tricky recessed areas where contamination often hides. Our Lab-Tips® Cleanroom Swabs are designed with versatility, offering the highest quality standards and unmatched precision across a diverse range of cleanroom and industrial uses. Discover how our swabs [Read More…]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of quats?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of quats?

What are the advantages of quats? The advantages of quats make them a top choice for cleaners. Quats have excellent wide-spectrum germ-killing ability, film-forming residual, low toxicity and corrosivity, are simple to use, have a good shelf life, work in various pH ranges, are highly concentrated, have no odor, and are safe on most surfaces. [Read More…]

Is Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (quat) a superior alternative to bleach?

Is Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (quat) a superior alternative to bleach?

Bleach is a widely recognized household solution consisting of sodium hypochlorite and water. This powerful oxidizing agent can corrode or disintegrate most metals and can produce toxic chlorine gas when combined with acids or other chemicals. Additionally, bleach has a corrosive and bleaching effect on various materials and can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritations. [Read More…]

What are quat cleaners?

What are quat cleaners?

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), also known as quats, are widely used as cleaners and disinfectants in the food industry. They have a permanent positive charge that binds readily to the surfaces of most microbes. QACs are effective at concentrations ranging from 200 to 400 ppm for various food-contact surfaces and remain stable and effective for [Read More…]

How do you effectively mop a cleanroom?

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Using a single-bucket mop system in a cleanroom leads to reapplying dirty water, which is unacceptable. Multi-bucket cleanroom mop systems provide a better solution by offering a dedicated bucket for sanitation, clean rinse, and dirty rinse. One bucket provides a clean disinfectant, the second is a rinse disinfectant, and the last serves as a waste [Read More…]

What cleanroom surfaces should be cleaned with a mop?

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Mops are an excellent option for cleaning sizeable hard surface areas such as floors, walls, and ceilings. Each facility has different areas that require specific cleaning methods. Cleaning contamination that is invisible is already challenging, and it becomes even more complicated when the operators are fully gowned. Moreover, manual cleaning processes can be complex to [Read More…]

What are the ideal cleaners and solvents for a cleanroom mop system?

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Several common cleaners and solvents are available on the market for use with a cleanroom mop system. Knowing the most effective solutions can help you navigate your search with confidence. Note that the solutions mentioned below refer to the cleanroom-grade versions. If sterility is needed, they should have sterility certificates and be packaged in sterile [Read More…]