High purity solvents are a part of every critical process. They are just as important to critical products as the quality of air. While there is a generally accepted standard for high purity laboratory chemicals, specifications vary among chemicals. Solvent manufacturers offer additional grades, as well. So how do you know whether the solvent is […]
Possibilities for a Greener Cleanroom?
Chemicals, water, and energy consumption are cornerstones of nearly all cleanroom processes. They are also the three areas that most affect the “greenness” of these operations. Reducing the use of any of these would certainly result in cost savings for companies. The question is: how plausible is to alter these things and still leave the […]
5 Tips to Make your Life Easier When Choosing a Cleanroom Filter
Your cleanroom is nothing without your air filtration system, and your filtration system is nothing without the right filter. The right filter, however, is not simply the one that fits and cleans the air to compliance. The right filter will spare you energy and headaches down the road. Here are a few things you should […]
10 Steps to Prepare for Commissioning and Qualifying your Cleanroom
Compliance in a cleanroom relies on proving you have good engineering practices (commissioning), and verifying facility/systems aspects that affect product quality (qualification). Carrying out these verifications can be quite overwhelming. John R. Butterfield describes each process in cemag.us’ “Commissioning and Qualification of Existing Facilities.” He also offers advice on how to prepare your facility for […]
Onsite Cleanroom Laundry Facilities
Cleanroom garments are an integral part of any controlled environment. For some, hiring a laundering service is the most efficient way to get these garments clean. For others, having onsite laundry facilities is the best answer. If you decide to clean your own cleanroom garments, here is what you need to know. Cleanroom Washers & […]
Non-Sterile Cleanrooms and Microbial Monitoring Programs
There are several reasons one would establish a microbial monitoring program for a non-sterile cleanroom. Among them are evaluating sanitization and disinfection efficacy, monitoring cleanroom production and lab environments, monitoring and qualifying personnel, and validating the cleaning process in and of the cleanroom. One should always consult industry references for guidance, but we will outline […]
Considerations for Going Green with your Cleanroom
Building or retrofitting an operation to be environmentally friendly is not a new idea, but it is an increasingly popular one. On top of numerous benefits, executives feel it is both the “right thing” and expected by clients. However, with cleanrooms, there are many people who decide not to go green. Here we will outline […]
Lighting Your Cleanroom – Options on Lighting Fixtures
New light fittings can make all the difference when it comes to your space, whether it’s in your home, office, or even your cleanroom. Installing lighting systems in a cleanroom can be a challenge because of the air filtration systems used. Depending on the class of cleanroom, the ceiling may be covered with filters, leaving little room […]
How to Properly Handle Soiled Cleanroom Garments
The last two weeks, we have been focusing on the steps of donning and doffing your cleanroom garments. Just as important is what to do with them once you’ve removed them. We will give a quick guide here. First and foremost, you should be working with a cleanroom garment processor to launder and repair your […]
Basic Cleanroom Gowning Procedures
We love taking advice from Jan Eudy, who is a Cleanroom/Contamination Control Consultant, ISO 9000/cGMP auditor, and HACCP/Food Safety Auditor. She offers a step-by-step protocol for cleanroom gowning in Controlled Environments. We used her model to create basic gowning procedures. We also found some great images on Wikipedia, which credits them to Dorothyboyd. Putting them […]