The World Health Organization defines sterility as the absence of living microorganisms. However, achieving complete sterility requires conditions that can often harm active ingredients. Therefore, sterility may be considered different based on the product’s functions. In the pharmaceutical industry, a container of alcohol is sterile if the chance of it being contaminated with replicating microorganisms [Read More…]
To understand the purpose of an ESD swab, we first need to grasp what ESD is. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden electric charge transfer between objects with different electrical potentials. This discharge happens when static electricity builds up, often due to friction between two conductive materials. For example, when materials rub against each other, [Read More…]
If you are searching for alcohol for your facility, you have likely noticed a variety of IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) concentrations, such as 70%, 99%, and 100%. Understanding the differences and determining if 100% IPA is the right choice for your application can be confusing. Let’s explore some factors that will assist you in finding the [Read More…]
Remember when you were in school and bought a Five Star notebook from Walmart? Or maybe today, you would choose an Amazon Composition Notebook for your school or college needs. These were great products while you were in school, but notebooks designed for critical environments belong to a completely different category. At first glance, cleanroom [Read More…]
Don’t let your cleanroom be haunted by contamination! Ensure that whatever lurks in those corners and crevices stands no chance with our spooktacular products and savings designed to combat even the most frightening organisms. Read on to discover the most common sources of contamination in the cleanroom and how cleanroom wipes, like SatPax® IPA presaturated [Read More…]
BCR® Cleanroom Spiral Notebooks are a student favorite for educational use in academic settings. The notebooks are used in controlled environments, laboratories, research facilities and other cleanroom settings. Made with Berkshire’s BCR® heavy weight bond paper each page has a special coating with smooth surfaces. This unique feature reduces contamination from fibers, particulate matter, or [Read More…]
Yes, Berkshire’s SatPax® canisters are recyclable. Made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene) these easy-to-use containers are strong, durable, and recyclable. Please refer to your facility’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for specific recycling guidelines. The benefits of recycling include: Reduced waste sent to landfills and incinerators Reduction in harm to the ocean, wildlife, and the environment Pollution [Read More…]
Yes, Berkshire’s VersaHOCl®, an EPA-registered stabilized 0.065% Hypochlorous Acid Solution, is an RTU (Ready to Use) one-step cleaner and disinfectant. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCI) has been evaluated by regulatory agencies in more than 50 countries and is cleared by the FDA and USDA as a high-level disinfectant for organic production and handling operations. It is important [Read More…]
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…]
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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