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The Top 6 Questions for Cleaning Cleanroom Environments

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The Top 6 Questions for Cleaning Cleanroom Environments
23
Sep

The importance of cleaning must be balanced in the context of environmental management. Cleanroom maintenance and procedures must be meticulously documented and followed. To establish an effective cleanroom cleaning protocol, the following questions should be addressed: – Which surfaces require cleaning?– What level of cleanliness is necessary?– How will the cleanliness be measured?– What cleaning [Read More…]

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What swab is most effective for cleaning in an ESD environment?

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23
Sep

When it comes to effectively cleaning and removing excess solder paste, flux, epoxies, and alloys from sensitive PCBs, especially when Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) contamination is a concern, Berkshire’s Lab-Tips® LTO70PESD20 is an excellent choice. This swab is designed for post-soldering cleaning in small, grooved, and hard-to-reach areas, making it ideal for intricate PCB assemblies. The [Read More…]

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Unlocking the Power of Compatibility: Finding the Perfect Disinfectant Match for Your Surface

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17
Sep

This video examines VersaHOCl’s compatibility with metals commonly found in cleanrooms, healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, and industrial environments where safe, effective disinfection is crucial. We’ll compare VersaHOCl® – our hypochlorous acid cleaner and disinfectant – with two other disinfectants that share similar antimicrobial efficacy profiles—bleach and a peracetic acid solution—on three types of metal: galvanized [Read More…]

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Sources of Cleanroom Contamination

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26
Aug

SOURCES OF CLEANROOM CONTAMINATION What Are The Most Common Sources Of Contamination In A Cleanroom? People & Personnel – saliva, skin flakes, human hair, cosmetics, perspiration Objects – floating particles from aerosols, moisture Fluids – process residues: grease, lubricant oil residue, solvent residue, process chemicals Tools -stagnant water in water lines and tanks is prone [Read More…]

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ANNEX-1 Contamination Control Strategy

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13
Aug

Considerations For a Successful EU ANNEX-1 Contamination Control Strategy Contamination control is a regulatory requirement. Effectively managing microbial contamination within companies requires establishing a comprehensive contamination control system (CCS) as an essential component of their operational processes to ensure successful product outcomes. This process involves deeply understanding potential contamination risks and the scientific principles underlying [Read More…]

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What is the difference between cleanroom paper and regular bond paper?

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11
Jun

Cleanroom paper and notebooks are used in cleanroom environments to prevent chemical exposure and particle contamination. They are designed for writing, printing, and photocopying and are made from unique materials different from regular bond paper. Cleanroom paper is made through a specialized process that involves using low-particulate and latex-coated fiber to prevent particle release. This [Read More…]

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What is the composition of cleanroom paper?

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11
Jun

Cleanroom paper, a specialized product built on a Bond substrate, is designed to play a crucial role in preventing particle and contaminant release. It’s not just any paper- it’s a high-quality, durable writing paper weighing over 50 g/m2, similar to bank paper, that was originally crafted for documents such as government bonds. It’s worth noting [Read More…]

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Can you print on cleanroom paper?

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Berkshire Bond Clean Room Paper
11
Jun

Cleanroom paper, a type of bond paper, is typically made using a combination of rag pulp and cotton fibers sourced from textile mills and cotton liners. The cotton content in this bond paper ranges from 25% to 100%, and if the raw cotton content is less than 100%, wood fibers are used as filler. This [Read More…]

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