+44 (0)1473 836 205
When it comes to maintaining the integrity of your cleanroom, it’s easy to focus on contamination from particulates created by the human body.
But what about particulates produced by everyday items within the cleanroom? Just taking notes on non-cleanroom safe paper could completely compromise your Contamination Control Scheme.
Why Cleanroom Stationery?
A cleanroom is a controlled environments that need very low levels of particulate contamination. They are typically used for the manufacture of sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices and semiconductors. Thus, cleanroom stationery is essential for maintaining the stringent contamination control required in these environments.
Prevents Contamination
Cleanroom stationery is a vital part of your Contamination Control Scheme. It is specifically designed and engineered to reduce the risk of contamination within your cleanroom. Traditional office stationery can shed particles and fibres, introducing contaminants that could compromise product quality and integrity.
Did you know?
One study published in the Journal of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology reported that tearing standard office paper can generate tens of thousands of particles per cubic foot, with particle sizes ranging from submicron to several microns. The exact number can fluctuate based on the paper’s composition and the tearing force applied.
Compliance with Standards
Using cleanroom-approved stationery ensures compliance with industry standards such as ISO 14644-1. These standards emphasize the importance of controlling particulate contamination from administrative tasks such as paper handling. So, using cleanroom stationery reduces the risk of contamination, improving the quality of the final product.
Chemical Resistance
Cleanroom stationery is often treated to be resistant to chemicals and solvents commonly used in cleanroom environments such as IPA. This ensures that the stationery can withstand exposure to cleaning agents and other chemicals without degrading or contributing to contamination.
Durability and Longevity
Cleanroom paper and notebooks are typically more durable and can withstand the rigorous cleaning protocols of cleanroom environments. This durability ensures that records remain intact and legible over time, which is important for traceability and audits.
Sterility
Certain cleanroom environments, such as those in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries, need sterile stationery. Cleanroom stationery is also available sterilized and packaged to ensure it remains free from microbial contamination until used.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
Some cleanroom stationery includes ESD protection, which is vital in environments where electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive electronic components. This feature helps in maintaining the safety and functionality of delicate equipment.
Traceability and Record Keeping
Accurate and reliable record-keeping is essential in cleanrooms for quality control, research documentation, and regulatory compliance. Using Cleanroom stationery ensures records are maintained in a controlled manner and reduces the risk of data loss or contamination.
In conclusion, investing in cleanroom stationery is crucial for maintaining the integrity of cleanroom operations, ensuring product quality, and adhering to regulatory requirements. It helps in preventing contamination, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding sensitive processes and equipment.
Our Range
We supply a wide range of cleanroom stationery products manufactured to meet the highest ISO standards.
Our cleanroom paper and cleanroom notebooks are specifically designed with ultra-low particle and fibre generation to keep contamination to a minimum. Our cleanroom pens are compatible with the use of IPA and use ink that does not smear. All our stationery products are packed within a sterile cleanroom environment.
In addition, our cleanroom paper is compatible with all printers. Printing our Cleanroom Resources on cleanroom paper is an ideal way to make them accessible within your cleanroom.
