Q: Is there any latex rubber contained in Berkshire’s cleanroom products? A: Berkshire’s cleanroom consumables do not contain any natural latex rubber, which may cause allergic reactions as defined by the FDA. The latex binder that is added to the Berkshire Bond paper is 100% synthetic and does not include any natural rubber latex in its formulation.
Q: Cleanroom Wipers: Where are irradiation dots located and what do they mean? A: Irradiation indicators (dots) are not an indication of sterility. They indicate that product has been exposed to irradiation. The color changes from yellow to red due to a shift in pH. Indicators are typically placed on the outer packaging (on the case) for [Read More…]
Q: Can you autoclave Berkshire’s cleanroom swabs? A: Yes, you can autoclave all our Lab-Tips® cleanroom swabs. We tested using Steam Heat at 126℃ for 30 minutes. The polypropylene handles did become brittle. As always, for sterility validation of the autoclaving you’ll need to validate your particular cycle to ensure the autoclave cycle renders the [Read More…]
A three-year shelf life has been identified for both Berkshire’s dry and presaturated sterile wipers. The expiration date is located on each pack and case label and also on the Certificate of Sterility. A Certificate of Sterility is placed in a separate shipping label pouch which is attached to the outside of every carton of [Read More…]
Is the validation process the same for sterile presaturated vs. sterile dry wipers? Yes, the validation process is the same for presaturated vs. dry as they both follow ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137, Sterilization of Health Care Products. The product is saturated, packaging is sealed and then the cases are sent to be irradiated. The cases are irradiated wet. [Read More…]
What is Delta P? The Differential Pressure (DP) is a test that measures how easily air is passed from one side of the mask to the other. This indicates how easily the wearer can breathe through the mask, and is in indicated by Delta P. Higher DP indicates air is more difficult to push through. [Read More…]
Q&A – Are Berkshire’s products TSE/BSE free? TSE, transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, and BSE, bovine spongiform encephalopathy are an ongoing concern not only in the UK, but also in other EU states. Berkshire Corporation certifies that all of our products are not manufactured or derived from and do not come in contact with any materials of [Read More…]
Q: I have an application that requires a longer handle than comes with the isolator cleaning tool. Do you have any other handles that are longer that will fit the mop head? A: Our flat mop telescoping handle (BCR.T2HANDLE.1) will fit the EasyClean®360. It is fully autoclavable with a comfortable polypropylene grip. Its lightweight is ideal when fully [Read More…]
No-one wants to imagine the unimaginable. You feel vaguely unwell but can’t quite put your finger on the cause. Your significant other pushes you to make that doctor’s appointment – ‘just to put your mind at ease.’ Your family doctor runs a few tests and, ‘without wanting to alarm you unduly,’ refers you up the [Read More…]
Can I Relaunder Cleanroom Wipes, and Use Them Again? Virtually all cleanrooms use wipers once then discard them. In an effort to save money, some cleanroom personnel have considered relaundering wipers. It is instructive to learn why relaundering wipers may not be a viable approach. Three factors are paramount: Levels of contamination on the wipers [Read More…]
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