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…]
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…]
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…]
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
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. Regulatory Compliance & Safety: In food manufacturing, any food contact surface (equipment or surface that touches food) should be cleaned with third-party lab-tested wipes [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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.
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…]
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…]
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