Cleanroom Specifications and Industries: ISO Class 5 to ISO Class 1
A cleanroom is used in many industries to prevent contamination of samples or products via a controlled environment. Each class, ranging from ISO 1 to 9, has its own cleanroom specifications. These are based on various uses within several industries and expected cleanliness levels. From 9 downwards, 9 is the ‘dirtiest’ controlled environment, while 1 […]
The Cleanroom Pass Box: Purpose, Benefits, and Types
The pass-through box or cleanroom pass box is becoming increasingly popular. The “2024-2031 Global and Regional Clean Room Pass Box Industry Status and Prospects Professional Market Research Report Standard Version” suggests an increasing demand for cleanroom pass boxes. On top of this, it also suggests a notable growing demand for these cleanroom instruments in the […]
AIR FILTRATION IN COSMETICS PRODUCTION: WHY IT MATTERS
A closer look at why air filtration is a necessary step in the manufacturing of cosmetics products South Africa is the market leader in Africa for cosmetics products. In fact, the cosmetic sector brought in a staggering $2,3 billion in revenue in 2018 alone, and this figure was expected to have climbed over the following […]
The Importance of Training Your Clean-room Personnel
Clean-rooms depend on the avoidance of microbial contamination to function effectively. It is of no consequence how advanced the equipment in a clean-room is if the people who operate it are not well trained. The positive effects of HEPA filters, carefully regulated airflow, step-over benches and other contamination-control interventions can be negated by workers lacking […]
Cleanroom Gowning Procedures 101: A Guide
One of the biggest threats to the sterility of a clean-room is the workers who carry out duties inside it. There is always a risk of contamination due to inadequate and improper gowning procedures. Lab coats, gloves and other personal protective equipment exist to minimise this risk, but without correct gowning procedures, their efficacy is […]
