What Is a BSC Certification?
If you handle biohazards in a lab, you’re probably familiar with a biological safety cabinet (BSC). These cabinets protect you from infectious agents like bacteria and viruses while preventing contamination of your samples and the environment. Just like you wouldn’t drive a car with faulty brakes, you shouldn’t work with a BSC that isn’t certified. […]
Cleanroom ESD Requirements
Cleanrooms are among the most controlled environments in the world. These facilities follow strict protocols to control airborne particles, microbial contaminants, and electrostatic buildup, which can compromise sensitive manufacturing processes. Among these, electrostatic buildup is a particularly serious concern because it can lead to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), a phenomenon capable of damaging delicate electronic components […]
HEPA Vs ULPA Filters In Cleanrooms
HEPA and ULPA filters are among the most cutting-edge filtration systems, capable of capturing particles invisible to the naked eye. While they share the same function, they differ in nearly every other aspect. This guide will break down everything you need to know about HEPA and ULPA filters in cleanrooms. By the time you’re finished […]
What Are Semiconductor Cleanrooms?
Look around you. You don’t have to look far—just at the screen you’re using to read this, whether it’s your smartphone or computer. Every corner of your home is likely filled with computerized devices. From your coffee maker and fridge to your television and car, nearly everything that runs on electronics and makes your life […]
Cleanroom Classifications: Everything You Need to Know
Cleanrooms are synthesized environments with various degrees of contamination control to suit various industries. The concept of “clean” here goes well beyond regular cleaning; it includes controlling the airflow and preventing contaminants from entering the room through certified filters and other equipment. This post will serve as your complete guide to cleanroom classifications. We’ll show […]
Cleanroom Vs a Controlled Environment
In various industries, maintaining specific environmental conditions is crucial for product quality and safety. Two common terms that often arise are cleanrooms and controlled environments. While both aim to regulate factors like temperature, humidity, and particulate contamination, they serve different purposes and adhere to specific standards. Understanding such differences between a controlled environment vs clean […]
Cleanroom Certification Companies
Cleanrooms are spaces where the air quality, temperature, and humidity remain under careful control to prevent contamination. In many sectors, like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and electronics manufacturing, maintaining such an environment is a must. To ensure these areas meet the required standards, they need more than just the right design and construction. Cleanrooms need certification proving […]
Cleanroom Ventilation: The Essentials
HVAC (heating, ventilation & air conditioning) is vital for enclosed environments. It ensures the consistent circulation of fresh air with the addition of warmer or cooler air where required. Cleanroom ventilation requires meticulous levels of precision to meet regulations required for usage. Particles as low as 0.3 microns can cause contamination, so the highest ventilation […]
CSI Testing Announces Completion of Training Center and First Training Course
CSI Testing, a 100% founder and employee-owned scientific safety provider, is excited to announce the completion of its controlled environments training center. With the help of our partners at Gerbig Cleanrooms, this facility is equipped with a training clean room, certifiable primary engineering controls (BSCs and Isolators) and a classroom for 15 people. Last week, […]
Cleanroom Maintenance: Everything You Should Know
Cleanroom maintenance is a meticulous process that requires much planning and organization to ensure the necessary requirements are adhered to. This post explains what a cleanroom is, its importance, and the proper cleanroom maintenance to keep it in spec. What is a Cleanroom? A cleanroom is a well-controlled environment with low levels of pollutants, such […]