Category Archives: Berkshire Products

Is The BCR® Cleanroom Flat Mop Large Frame With Springs Autoclavable?

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Yes   BCR.MOP2.1 AND BCR.MOP2.10 are made of high quality anodized aluminum. In addition, the unique stainless steel spring mechanisms are excellent for cleanroom wiper attachment.   Autoclaving Guidelines Autoclave mop head frame at 121°C for 30 minutes at 1 atmosphere.   This recommendation covers what the mop components can withstand and does not ensure [Read More…]

Are the BCR® Cleanroom large flat mop head frames with plastic eyes autoclavable?

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Yes with pre-autoclave instructions.   Remove the black plastic eyes from the BCR.MOP4.1 AND BCR.MOP4.10 large mop head frames prior to autoclaving as the eyes are not autoclavable. The mop frame is made of high quality anodized aluminum and is autoclavable.   The detachable black plastic eyes can be sterilized with a liquid sterilant (bleach, [Read More…]

Are the Ergonomic Flat Mop and Double Sided Flat Mop Telescoping Handles Autoclavable?

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Yes.   BCRHANDLE1 and BCRHANDLE10 are made of anodized aluminum. The handle extends from 35 – 65” (89-165cm)   Autoclaving Guidelines:    Autoclave handles at 121°C for 30 minutes at 1 atmosphere.   This recommendation covers what the mop components can withstand and does not ensure sterility is achieved. It is the responsibility of the [Read More…]

Are the BCR® Flat Mop Telescoping Handles autoclavable?

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Yes. BCRT2HANDLE.1 and BCRT2HANDLE.10 are made of anodized aluminum. The handle extends from 37 – 71” (95 – 180cm). Autoclaving Guidelines: • Autoclave handles at 121°C for 30 minutes at 1 atmosphere. This recommendation covers what the mop components can withstand and does not ensure sterility is achieved. It is the responsibility of the end [Read More…]

Are the Wiper Clips on the Ergonomic Cleanroom Flat Mop System Autoclavable?

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The yellow wiper clips are not autoclavable, but since they are detachable, simply remove them before autoclaving. All other components of the Ergonomic “V Mop” system are autoclavable.  The V shape allows it to slip smoothly into the pouches of the mop covers reducing bending and decreasing injury.  

Is There a Blue Cleanroom Wipe?

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Q: Is there a blue cleanroom wipe?   A: Berkshire BluSorb® 750 is a 55% cellulose/45% polyester hydroentangled nonwoven blue cleanroom wipe. It is an excellent choice for a work surface mat as its blue color provides the background differentiation necessary for visual inspection applications. It has low extractable levels and particle counts. BluSorb® 750 is chemically compatible with [Read More…]

Cleanroom Paper vs. Standard Copy Paper

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  BCR® Bond 850 100% wood pulp, synthetic latex binder Helmke Drum (particles/ft3) : 68 Na+ : 100ppm K+ : 1.7ppm Ca++ : 0.56ppm Mg++ : 0.13ppm Cl : 44ppm Standard Copy Paper 100 % wood pulp Helmke Drum (particles/ ft3) : 7200 Na+ : 1500ppm K+ : 12ppm Ca++ : 180ppm Mg++ : 61ppm Cl : 2000ppm   68ppm Vs. 7200ppm! IEST – [Read More…]

Can I Use a Cotton Swab in a Cleanroom?

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Faced with the problem of removing small bits of contamination in the cleanroom, you would probably have to invent the swab if it didn’t already exist.  You would soon find that this little “wiper on a stick” would also prove invaluable in cleaning delicate mechanisms, in precision surface cleaning and in removing residues in hard-to-reach [Read More…]

Is There Any Latex In Glove Liners?

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Q: Is there any latex in glove liners?  A: All Berkshire glove liners are manufactured without the use of latex. Berkshire glove liners actually reduce perspiration and contact/heat dermatitis associated with wearing latex, nitrile, neoprene and other gloves. This is especially important for applications where double gloving is required. Shop Berkshire’s Latex Free Glove Liners