Volatile Compounds – Protecting environment & personnel
In January 2015 we were commissioned by a Cape Town Medical Research – Bio Technology client to design and manufacture a dedicated heart valve manufacture booth. Custom Vividair Design After preliminary meetings with the client the design was finalised. There would be 2 chambers that had to be temperature controlled with recirculating Hepa filtered sterile […]
DOP Testing: Everything You Need to Know
You may have heard the term “DOP Test” used before, but you’re left feeling unsure of what DOP testing entails. In this article we explain the what, why, where, when and how, of these critical checks. DOP Tests are done to check the integrity and efficiency of HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) air filters. These […]
7 Sterilisation Processes for a Safe Working Environment
Effective sterilization techniques are an essential part of many industries. They make it possible to produce aseptic pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, and ensure safety in work environments where micro-organisms are manipulated. Additionally, they allow for monoseptic processes to take place (where aseptic conditions are required as a baseline, and one type of micro-organism is then […]
Replacing HEPA Filters: Is it time?
High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance filters, sometimes referred to as High Efficiency Particulate Air filters, or HEPA filters for short, are an integral part of air purification and cleaning systems, with a range of applications. These thin microfiber filters are used in clean-rooms, bio-safety cabinets and other laboratory technology, as well as air conditioners and vacuum […]
Protecting Your Personnel: Working with Oncology Bio-safety Cabinets
Chemotherapy drugs, of which there are over 100 types, remain the primary treatment for cancer today. These chemical substances are also known as antineoplastic agents or cytotoxins and, because of their cell-destroying nature, are extremely hazardous. While they may benefit cancer patients, they pose a serious occupational risk to pharmacists and other laboratory personnel who […]
