Category Archives: Knowledge Base

How Do You Clean A Laminar Flow Hood?

laminar flow hood cleaning

The EasyClean® 360 is the most efficient way to clean a laminar flow hood. It’s unique triangular shaped head allows it to clean the difficult tight corners in the hood.  The tool is delivered with two handles, a 14” (35cm) and 24” (61cm).  There is also another ordering option for a telescoping handle that will extend from 35 [Read More…]

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?

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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…]

USP <797> Best Practices: Suggested Cleaning Frequency for Compounding Pharmacies

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ISO Class 5 – Primary Engineering Controls (PECs) LAFWs – BSCs – CAIs – CACIs At the beginning of the each shift Before each batch No longer that 30 minutes after previous disinfection (during ongoing compounding) After spills When a surface contaminate is known or suspected Clean area after surface sampling (i.e. Contact Rodac Agar [Read More…]

What is the difference between a Cleanroom and Clean Room?

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Cleanroom vs Clean Room Many new to the Cleanroom Industry often wonder why sometimes they see variation with the way that cleanroom is spelled, is one word or two words? what is going on here? While “Cleanroom” one word is the most popular terminology across most industries and often drives the highest degree of relevance, [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

What is the Best Food Contact Surface Wipe?

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  Q: What is the Best Food Contact Surface Wipe? A: The best food contact compliant surface wipe must be tested by a third party lab for compliance with FDA 21 CFR regulations. The following Berkshire wipes have been tested and are compliant, written test results can be provided upon request.      

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…]