Cleanroom Operating Procedures
By Jan Eudy
We are building an ISO Class 7 (formerly Class 10,000) modular cleanroom on our university campus. Our students will wear bouffants, shoecovers, and frocks. Is there a gowning protocol for frocks?We also need procedures for cleaning the modular cleanroom and working in the cleanroom.
On the Quality of Cleanroom Wipers
By Sandeep Kalelkar, Ph.D., Jay Postlewaite, Ph.D.
In assessing the quality of cleanroom wipers, it is vital to consider the consistency of their cleanliness as an integral property that allows the expected performance measures to be achieved.
Cleaning Protocols for USP 797 Compliance
By Karen Bonnell
Using the right techniques and procedures can make cleaning sterile compounding areas a matter of routine.
Environmental Consciousness in Cleanroom Consumables Selection and Use
By Duane Webb
How can the expectations of natural resource conservation and waste elimination be achieved in highly critical cleanroom manufacturing environments?
Testing Consumable Products For Cleanrooms
By Jan Eudy
It is recommended that when comparing cleanroom consumable products manufactured by several vendors that all products be tested at the same lab, with the same test method, and by the same technician. What test methods are recommended for cleanroom consumable products?
The Cleanroom Wiper Usage Audit
By Duane Webb
Cost reduction is no longer just a part of the overall continuous program; it is the critical requirement for survival.
Understanding Cleanroom Wiper Test Data and The Role of Product Data/Information Sheets
By Duane Webb
Have you ever been confused by the data presented on a Cleanroom Wiper Data/Product Information Sheet and how to compare that information to the data presented by other cleanroom wiper manufacturers when trying to select a comparable cleanroom wiper? You are not alone.
Out of the Frying Pan
By Ed Kanegsberg, Barbara Kanegsberg
Solvents are used in many critical and precision cleaning processes because they are “sharp scalpels” that dissolve specific soils. However, acetone and other common cleaning agents have very low flashpoints.
Cleanroom Wipes: New Upgrades For The Oldest Cleaning Tool
By Mike Jones
To get optimal results from any type of wipes—especially in controlled environments—engineers need to be savvy about the technology they select and the packaging in which the wipes come.
Testing Wipers For Particle Retention and Attraction
By Peter K. Kang, Ph.D.,, David Hildreth
Total effectiveness goes beyond cleanliness and sorbency.
Is This A Convenient Time To Clean?
By Howard Siegerman, Ph.D.
Asking if it’s a convenient time to clean is equivalent to asking: “Is this a convenient time to extract your impacted molars”? The simple answer is “No.”
Advantages of Pre-Wetted Wipers in Sterile Environments
By Howard Siegerman, Ph.D.
Making a case for pre-wetted wipers versus a “build-your-own” philosophy.
Smart Consumables Usage In Cost-Conscious Environments
By Howard Siegerman, Ph.D.
Examining the composition, use, and efficacy of wiping materials to gain a clear understanding of where they
are used and for which applications
Pore Volume of Nanofiber Nonwovens
By Krishna Gupta, Akshaya Jena
In this investigation, the applicability of the techniques, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry, Liquid Extrusion Porosimetry, and Liquid Extrusion Flow Porometry for pore structure characterization of nanofiber mats have been investigated. The results obtained by the three techniques have been critically examined.