CleanRooms articles from April 2007

CleanRooms archives from April 2007

Prescription for positive publicity.(from the editor)
April 1, 2007... We've all become accustomed to seeing the new Direct to Consumer (DTC) product advertising from pharmaceutical companies. I won't give my opinion on the pros and cons of these. But there's also a growing number of general image ads calling...

BOC Edwards's vacuum and semiconductor equipment business acquired.(news)
April 1, 2007... CCMP Capital, through affiliates of international private equity firms CCMP Capital Advisors LLC and CCMP Capital Asia, Ltd., has reached an agreement with The Linde Croup, the global gases company, to acquire BOC Edwards. BOC Edwards is a...

New ISO draft standard on filter testing available.(news)(International Organization for Standardization)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) has announced the publication of the first document produced by the International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee (ISO/TC) 142, Cleaning equipment for air and...

Spinach contamination investigation results prove inconclusive.(news)
April 1, 2007... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and California's Department of Health Services (CDHS) recently released a joint report on the investigation into the causes of the E. coli 0157:H7 outbreak last fall that was associated with contaminated...

Cleanroom expansion to help implant manufacturer increase capacity.(news)
April 1, 2007... Heritage Worldwide, Inc., a provider of pre-filled breast implants worldwide, announced that it is expanding its manufacturing capacity to accommodate the 38 percent increase in demand projected for fiscal 2007--from 105,000 units in 2006 to...

New biolab at K-State focuses on food safety.(news)
April 1, 2007... As reported in the Wichita Eagle, Pat Roberts Hall, home of the new $50 million Biosecurity Research Institute, recently opened at Kansas State University. It is the only full-size agricultural and food safety biosecurity laboratory in the...

New name in sealing solutions.(PARTICLES)
April 1, 2007... Busak+Shamban, part of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business unit and a leading provider of sealing and polymer products, recently announced that it is changing its name to Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The company expects the name change,...

Air Liquide commissions new CMP facility.(PARTICLES)
April 1, 2007... Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP recently announced the commissioning of a new chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) applications and development laboratory near its Dallas, TX, headquarters, The new facility features an industry-standard 200...

Best Manufacturing licenses DuPont technology.(PARTICLES)
April 1, 2007... Glove manufacturer Best Manufacturing Company, based in Menlo, GA, has teamed up with DuPont Company to become a licensed manufacturer of Kevlar [R] industrial gloves and apparel, The companies have reported that Best's coating technology will...

Without the right package, your cleanroom product isn't going anywhere: cleanroom packaging decisions should never be an afterthought.(industry innovators)
April 1, 2007... Michael Fisher, president of Fisher Container Corp. (Buffalo Grow, IL), says it's wry easy for him to describe the market of his company's "Precision Clean Products" division. "Wherever there's a product manufactured in a cleanroom or some...

INTERPHEX New York City.(show guide)
April 1, 2007... APRIL 24 - 26, 2007 INTERPHEX2007 [TM] Conference & Exhibition CONFERENCE HOURS Tuesday, April 24:9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25:9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26: 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m. For more...

Series RH humidity/temperature transmitter.
April 1, 2007... Demanding humidity/temperature applications require the Series RH Transmitter which offers high accuracy, long-term stability, and reliable operation. The Series RH is designed for monitoring and controlling humidity or both humidity and...

Series 607 differential pressure transmitter.
April 1, 2007... Monitor positive or negative pressures in your clean rooms down to 0.1? w.c. at 0.25% F.S. accuracy. Bi-directional ranges also available. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Series 641 air velocity transmitter.
April 1, 2007... Monitor clean air flow into rooms. Unit has optional bright LED display. All 641 models include 16 field-selectable ranges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Series 641RM air velocity transmitter with cable.
April 1, 2007... For ducts located in unviewable areas, use the 641-RM-LED. This unit provides various lengths of cable so the transmitter and its display can be mounted where operators can easily view the process reading. For clean air flow this transmitter...

Series 641B air velocity transmitter.
April 1, 2007... Monitor air velocity in dust-laden air flows. Steel tip sensor allows for dust build-up to be easily dislodged or cleaned without damaging the sensor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Series FLST duct mounted airflow measurement station.
April 1, 2007... Obtain total average air flow in plant air supply ducts. Units are available for various size ducts from 8? to 120?. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

IEST welcomes input on revised calibration RP: IEST-RP-CC013.2, Calibration Procedures and Guidelines for Select Equipment Used in Testing Cleanroom and Other Controlled Environments, addresses aerosol photometers and Laskin nozzle aerosol generators in detail.(setting the standard)
April 1, 2007... The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) has released its revised IEST-RP-CC013.2, Calibration Procedures and Guidelines for Select Equipment Used in Testing Cleanroom and Other Controlled Environments. This document...

Ultraviolet irradiation markets and applications in cleanrooms: UV disinfection techniques can be used to treat air, water and surfaces.(your market analysis)
April 1, 2007... Cleanrooms in hospitals, food processing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology and animal research 0J are all concerned with biological contaminants and therefore, are candidates for ultraviolet irradiation to treat air, water and...

Barrier and isolation systems: technology in transition: new medicines bring new concerns for product and personnel protection, and the cleanroom industry is evolving to cope with these challenges in two key areas: pharmaceutical manufacturing and the compounding of sterile preparations (CSP) within hospitals and pharmacies.(Special report)(Cover story)
April 1, 2007... The life sciences industry; from manufacturers to compounders to the various regulatory and standards agencies involved, is in the midst of extraordinary changes, the end of which may never be in sight. Underlying this is the fact that drugs...

Fire safety, corrosion resistance drive use of FCSS ductwork: first adopted by the semiconductor industry, fluoropolymer-coated stainless-steel exhaust duct has spread to many industries where corrosive vapors are generated.(ventilation)
April 1, 2007... The EPA's Ruling 40 CFR1 and the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard 31S for Cleanrooms are affecting the way plant operators specify process ventilation systems. Manufacturers of one of the key components of these systems,...

Monitoring particles in process chemicals: considerations for selecting and operating a particle counter.(liquid particle counters)
April 1, 2007... High particle levels in process chemicals have been shown to directly affect product quality. The need for continued reductions in particle size and quantity in cleanroom environments is well established. The International Technology Roadmap...

Latex-free gloves.(product spotlight)
April 1, 2007... KIMTECH PURE* G3 White Nitrite Gloves from Kimberly-Clark Professional are latex-free gloves ideal for use in clean-room environments. The gloves have textured fingertips and a beaded cuff and are available in 12-inch and 10-inch lengths.The...

Protective garments, products.(product spotlight)
April 1, 2007... The goal of DuPont Controlled Environments is to provide high-performance solutions for today's aemanaing controlled environments, t-om-bining its rich heritage of scientific innovation and material, garment and manufacuring expertise, DuPont...

Disposable nltrlle gloves.(spotlight)
April 1, 2007... As part of Magid's exclusive EconoWear[R] glove line, the T9337/T9338 blue nitrile gloves offer exceptional puncture .resistance and fit, protecting individuals from bloodborne pathogens.They are available in powdered (T9337) or powder-free...

Clean process, triple-polymer gloves.(product spotlight)
April 1, 2007... MAPA AdvanTech's new TRILITES 984 CP gloves are formulated using the company's unique triple-polymer blend of nitrile, neoprene and natural rubber, which provides the comfort of latex with added strength, tear and chemical-splash protection. A...

Cleanroom boots.(product spotlight)
April 1, 2007... GripLine[R] boots by White Knight are designed to withstand the rigors of the cleanroom as well as gamma sterilization. The sturdy, gray molded sole provides an effective barrier between workers and potential contaminants on the cleanroom...

Establishing a quality unit: a formal quality unit not only helps assess overall performance but also provides continuous improvement to patient care.(compounding corner)
April 1, 2007... One of the preliminary actions for USP compliance is the establishment of a formal quality unit for the pharmacy, which is responsible for the quality assurance program (QA) and provides the means for implementing, monitoring, evaluating,...

Sterile tubing welder.(new products)
April 1, 2007... The Sterile Tube Fuser from Wave Biotech allows for welding of fluid-filled tubing. With up to 7/8-inch OD, this sterile tubing welder for large-bore tubing is ideal for transferring inoculum, media, buffers, process intermediates and products....

Peristaltic pumps.(new products)
April 1, 2007... Peristaltic dispensing pumps from Flexicon Am erica, Inc. enable precision dispensing of shear-sensitive pharmaceuticals, bio pharmaceuticals and cell products. TTie closed fluid path assures that sterile product never comes in direct contact...

Disposable bioreactor.(new products)
April 1, 2007... This algae production system is a 100-liter, air-lift unit that produces pilot-scale quantities for animals undergoing nutritional studies. The unit is 88 inches high, with a tank diameter of 12 inches. TTie diameter of the contained bioreactor...

Flow, temperature switch.(new products)
April 1, 2007... The newSeries FTSThermal Flow and Temperature Switch from Dwyer Instruments, Inc. is designed for all types of cooling systems as a reliable alternative to failure-prone mechanical flow switches. It continually samples the temperature of the...

Lamp for UV-sensltlve processes.(new products)
April 1, 2007... Shat-R-Shield has announced the availability of a specially formulated fluorescent gold lamp for critical UV-sensitive processes. The lamp filters out UV emissions and wavelengths below 520 nm and offers higher lumen output than traditional...

Contamination control starts far upstream of the cleanroom: Minimize contamination by gaining an understanding of early-stage contamination issues.(unfiltered)
April 1, 2007... It is important to remember that a cleanroom is not a cure-all; even a cleanroom with the most stringent controls cannot correct a contaminated product. To fabricate critical product, you must understand, document and standardize all the...

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2007... APRIL 15-18 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo 2007. Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, FL For more information: http://conferences. bnpmedia.com/FE/FAM APRIL 16-20 Hannover Fair/Microtech no logy 2007. Hannover...