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…]
Everyday surface cleaning is critical in various environments such as cleanrooms, pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and veterinary clinics to prevent the spread of contamination. Each of the six cleaning stages helps an operator focus on a critical aspect of effective surface cleaning, from preparing the surface for thorough cleaning by removing debris to destroying [Read More…]
To ensure a cleanroom stays uncontaminated, following standard operating procedures for proper hand hygiene, garbing, gloving, and personnel activity before entering the cleanroom is crucial. Refer to IEST-RP-CC027: Personnel Practices and Procedures in Cleanrooms and Controlled Environments. When selecting the appropriate cleanroom wipe, consider various factors, such as size, material, and edge type. To evaluate [Read More…]
Pre-wetted IPA wipes are handy for contamination control activities in all types of cleanrooms and clean processes. They combine the correct wipe substrates with the appropriate amount of cleaning liquid, making it a convenient delivery system for wiping environmental surfaces such as benchtops, counters, carts, trays, and process equipment. IPA is commercially available in high [Read More…]
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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…]
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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…]
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