Category Archives: Berkshire Products

Cleanroom Paper vs. Standard Copy Paper

cleanroom paper BCR bond

  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?

no cotton swabs

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?

gloved hands

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

What is the 7 Series of Cleanroom Wipers?

7-series wipes

The 7 Series from Berkshire includes 16 SKUs, each a 7x cut of an existing top performance cleanroom wiper. These strategically sized wipes offer economic and environmental benefits.     Did You Know? A 7 Series wipe can still be folded. Fold the wipe in half the long way making it 4” x 7”. Fingers [Read More…]

Can Cleanroom Face Masks Cause Skin Irritation?

Can Cleanroom Face Masks Cause Skin Irritation?

Q: Can cleanroom face masks cause skin irritation? A: Anything in contact with your face by rubbing, friction or extended wear may potentially cause irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin. If you have a latex sensitive skin condition, latex adhesive should be avoided in face masks. Q: Can Berkshire provide me with skin sensitivity information regarding your cleanroom face masks? A: Yes. Berkshire’s primary [Read More…]

Are Cleanroom Wipes Traceable?

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Q: Are cleanroom wipes traceable? A: Berkshire’s cleanroom wipes are traceable. Each individual pack of all non-sterile and sterile cleanroom Berkshire wipes have a lot number displayed on the label. This SKU level traceability ensures that the supply chain cGMP requirements you are facing for cleanroom consumables are fulfilled.

What is the Best Gamma Irradiated Cleanroom Mop?

What Is The Best Gamma Irradiated Cleanroom Mop?

Q: What is the best gamma irradiated cleanroom mop? A: BCR® Mop Head 4 is laundered and packaged in Berkshire’s ISO Class 4 (Class 10) cleanroom.  It is made of 100% knitted polyester. The mop head features a tubular knit construction with fan-tailed looped ends which minimizes particle and fiber generation. A Certificate of Irradiation for traceability is [Read More…]

Do You Have Cleanroom Swabs That Are Free of DOP?

Question Do you have cleanroom swabs that are free of DOP? Answer All Berkshire’s Lab-Tip® swabs have no detected DOP. Our suppliers are required to test for this and report the passed test results and provide a COA (Certificate of Analysis) indicating the absence of detectable DOP.  Did You Know?  DOP (dioctyl phthalate) is used to improve [Read More…]

What is the Best Cleaning Validation Swab?

What Is The Best Cleaning Validation Swab? The best cleaning validation swab is the LTP125S, double layer 100% polyester knit sock tip swab. This Lab-Tips® large sampling swab is an excellent choice for sampling surfaces for cleaning validation. Laundered and packaged in an ISO Class 4 (Class 10) cleanroom, it has a unique semi-flexible internal [Read More…]