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Discovering the Benefits and Best Practices of Isopropyl Alcohol Isopropyl alcohol, or isopropanol or IPA, is the most universally used cleaner, sanitizer, and disinfectant in various fields ranging from pharmaceuticals, hospitals, medical device manufacturing, and cleanrooms to electronics and industrial manufacturing. However, different solution types, purity grades, alcohol concentrations, and types of alcohol can result [Read More…]
Sterile wipes that have been validated are usually packaged in a way that keeps them sterile. Package validation is a measure of how effective the packaging is in maintaining the sterility of the wipes. Several factors are considered, such as the barrier’s performance and the materials’ compatibility. If the packaging has not been tampered with, [Read More…]
Did you know that validated sterile and gamma-irradiated wipes are different? It can be confusing to choose sterile wipes when you encounter both gamma irradiated and validated sterile options. You may need to know the difference to be sure whether using gamma-irradiated wipes suits your processes instead of validated sterile wipes. Making the wrong choice [Read More…]
Validated Sterile wipes are sterilized using gamma-ray bombardment. In addition, to confirm their sterility levels, they also undergo testing according to the appropriate Sterility Assurance Level (SAL). Sterility assurance means confidence that a product or unit claimed to be sterile is sterile. This assurance is achieved through carefully controlled practices and procedures. The irradiation dosage [Read More…]
Gamma Irradiated Wipes are wipes that have been treated with high doses of gamma rays to eliminate microbiological contamination that may be present. This process is known as bioburden destruction and is commonly used in clean rooms where maintaining a sterile environment is crucial. Gamma-irradiated wipes are exposed to a radiation dose the manufacturer assumes [Read More…]
Achieving Cleanliness and Asepsis in Critical Environments When cleaning cleanrooms and critical environments, certain principles are universally applicable. However, the methods and products used to maintain regulatory standards vary considerably. In particular, the differences between aseptic and non-aseptic environments are significant. While both require thorough cleaning to remove dirt, non-volatile chemical residues, ions, metals, and [Read More…]
The frequency of peeling off the top layer of sticky mats is dependent on the amount of visible dirt and its loss of tackiness. The top sheet should be removed when it appears contaminated. The amount of traffic into and out of a cleanroom will determine how dirty it gets. Operators should monitor the amount [Read More…]
Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) is a powerful disinfectant that is naturally produced by our white blood cells to fight infection. It is easy to use, inexpensive, and has a good safety profile. It can disinfect large areas quickly and has a broad range of bactericidal and virucidal effects. HOCl consists of three atoms: Hydrogen, Oxygen, and [Read More…]
These aircraft wipes are made with the most advanced technology using powerful water jets to weave the fabric together and purify the material. This results in high-performing, ultra-clean, low-lint wipes and towels without any binders, chemicals, or adhesives that could contaminate your work. If you’re looking for quality and high performance, Berkshire aerospace-grade wipes are [Read More…]