Willis Whitfield, the former lab physicist, has passed away at the age of 92. Fifty years ago, whilst working as a scientist at Sandia Labs, Whitfield invented the modern-day cleanroom. Whitfield had his initial drawings for the new cleanroom by the end of 1960. His solution for dealing with the turbulent airflow and particles found […]
Does your Lab or Cleanroom have a Program for Dating Stored Chemicals?
Some chemicals have a short life expectancy. Others will remain good for a long time. Solvents that form peroxides are one example of substances requiring periodic testing. Ethers, vinyl compounds, alcohols, ketones, and aldehydes are some of the peroxide formers. Your chemical inventory system should provide reminder dates. Read Full Article here
Extrapolate To Production: Quality and Economics | Controlled Environments Magazine
Extrapolate To Production: Quality and Economics | Controlled Environments Magazine. Let us assume there is a promising prototype for a critical product, a prototype for which we have reached the “ah-ha” moment. Perhaps half a dozen have been produced and pilot tested. If the product is a medical device, biocompatibility testing or even clinical trials […]
Documentation and Cleanroom Cleaning Standardization Guidelines
The International Organization for Standardization has developed cleanroom standards for organizations with critical environments. Below is a list of the various internationally recognized standards established by ISO: ISO 31000 Risk management ISO 9000 Quality management ISO 26000 Social responsibility ISO 14000 Environmental management ISO 22000 Food safety management ISO 50001 Energy management ISO 3166 Country codes ISO 4217 Currency codes Blue Thunder Technologies
How to Properly Clean a Cleanroom
While filtration, special surfaces, and operating procedures establish and maintain cleanliness levels in a cleanroom, routine cleaning and maintenance are vital to keeping a facility clean. Inadequate or sloppy housekeeping can result in reduced product yields, compromised products or experiments, or higher operating costs. Cleaning supplies and tools, including mops, buckets, and cleaning agents, should […]