Category Archives: Berkshire Products

Powerful Wetting Solutions: The Soaring Popularity of IPA

In last week’s article, Unlocking the Best Pre-Wetted Wiper – Part 2, we shared some insight about essential cleaning requirements to consider in the cleanroom. And we touched on the relevance of IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) concentration when choosing a pre-wetted wiper for your cleanroom needs. That’s why this week, we will dive a bit deeper and [Read More…]

Unlocking the Best Pre-Wetted Wiper – Part 2

Unlocking the Best Pre-Wetted Wiper – Part 2

Last week we introduced you to Part 1 of Unlocking the Best Pre-Wetted Wiper, where we offered a few key considerations when choosing a pre-wetted wiper. And we took a closer look at why the ISO Cleanroom class is essential and what to consider when using the wipers for a critical cleaning application, such as [Read More…]

Unlocking the Best Pre-Wetted Wiper – Part 1

It is likely that when the process equipment is opened for servicing, the interior will be coated with process residue. For this reason, the pre-wetted wipers recommended above incorporate a wetting solution of 70% IPA, which is highly effective in removing these residues and leaving the surface clean and dry. Both recommendations offer the benefits [Read More…]

Prewetted Wipers – Proven to Be Convenient and Consistent

SatPax-MicroSeal-VP-9x9-Knitted-Polyester-Wipes

We’ve seen the introduction of wipes as one of many solutions to combat the COVID-19 virus. At the outset of the pandemic, everyone was encouraged to wipe down all touchable hard surfaces – food containers, doorknobs, tabletops, counters, packages, etc. Wipes pre-wetted with antiviral solutions of bleach, alcohol, or quaternary ammonium salts are the most [Read More…]

Prewetted Wipers – 8 Simple Ways to Energize Cleanroom Cleaning

Sterile SatPax MS WFI pharma wipe

Pre-wetted cleaning wipes offer many benefits instead of spraying chemistry and using dry wipes for contamination removal. Pre-wetted wipes help increase convenience in cleanroom cleaning, reduce airborne VOCs, reduce solvent use and handling, and increase process control and reliability. Pre-wetted or saturated wipers have established themselves as highly useful and efficient for removing surface contaminants [Read More…]

Storage Protocols for SatPax® Presaturated IPA Wipes

SatPax

Berkshire’s line of SatPax® pre-wetted wipers contain a variety of materials including nonwovens and knitted, as well as different IPA saturation levels. Section 7 of each Safety Data Sheet (SDS) states the Handling and Storage precautions that need to be followed. Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store in original [Read More…]

Are the EZ Bleach™ Disinfectant Tablets fabric safe?

Man in protective suit disinfecting the Hotel room.

Berkshire received the following inquiry on our website:  “Hello, I am wondering if the EZ Bleach™ Disinfectant Tablets are fabric safe? I am going to be using it in an electrostatic sprayer and I want to make sure that the overspray isn’t going to bleach any fabrics that it may come in contact with.” Answer: [Read More…]

What is the ppm for 1 tablet in a spray bottle mixed with 1 liter of water?

1ml dilution guide

Q: Berkshire received the following metric inquiry regarding EZ BleachTM Disinfectant Tablets: What is the ppm for 1 tablet in a spray bottle mixed with 1 liter of water? A: The answer is 958 ppm. Please refer to side 2 of the product information sheet where Berkshire lists the Dilution Guide for a 1000mL (1L) [Read More…]

Can you use the EZ Bleach ™ Disinfectant Tablets with electrostatic sprayers and foggers?

Berkshire-Bleach-Alternative-Tablets

Question: Can you use the EZ Bleach™ Disinfectant Tablets with electrostatic sprayers and foggers? Answer:  End users should always follow the equipment manuals for compatible chemistries.  In general there is no known compatibility issue between EZ Bleach™ and the sprayers/foggers.