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Components of an effective disinfectant prequalification strategy

Microbial control in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is essential to ensure the production of safe, high-quality medicines; cleaning procedures designed specifically to destroy microbial contaminants that may be present are an important component of any microbial control strategy, report Cambrex's Mariana Breña, Michael Mrvos and Christopher Parker

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Transmission Raman Spectroscopy - access the webinar series today

Offering significant advantages for bulk, quantitative and non-destructive analysis, Transmission Raman Spectroscopy is a preferred choice for applications where surface...
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Ecolab hand and surface disinfectants proven to kill COVID-19

The company offers guidance and protocols to ensure effective product application and disinfection processes

Big names announced for leading Pharma and Cleanroom conference

The Cleanroom Technology Conference and Manufacturing Chemist Live collaboration will take place on the 10-11 November. Delegate tickets are currently available

Cleanroom Conference and Manufacturing Chemist Live 2020 to go virtual

The virtual event taking place on 10-11 November 2020 will provide delegates with full access to the Manufacturing Chemist Live, Cleanroom UK, India and Singapore content and exhibitors

DuPont partners with Sun Chemical on water treatment solutions

DuPont has added degasification to water treatment solutions to its range through exclusive partnership with Sun Chemical and its parent company DIC Corporation

Teknomek launches passive aggressive turnstile

It will only grant access once the unit has automatically dispensed one dose of liquid soap or sanitising gel to each hand

Cleanroom Conference and Manufacturing Chemist Live events set to go ahead

The co-located events will go ahead in October with new safety measures in place, after being postponed from their original date at the start of summer due to COVID-19

Bioquell, part of Ecolab, is helping pharmaceutical companies to resume operations post COVID-19

Bioquell Rapid Bio Decontamination Service (RBDS) enables businesses to quickly regain control of clean spaces and ramp up capacity

Novel innovation enhances productivity and output for Polish pharma company

A consultative approach to service, delivery and problem solving ensured that a Polish pharmaceutical company received the equipment and technology it needed to ramp up production and expand into new geographies

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Teknomek launches antimicrobial door handle covers to reduce transference

Sanitising door handles that release viricidal gel have unsurprisingly been in great demand over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic

Manufacturer moves production from sealants to disinfectant

A customer of Busch Vacuum Solutions in Canada has moved to using its R5 vacuum pumps in the mixing process for degassing and preventing oxidation of disinfectants

Research shows SARS-CoV-2 has not mutated

Analysis work from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research has provided evidence that SARS-CoV-2 has not mutated as earlier suggested

The importance of safety vacuum cleaners

Health and safety (H&S) is paramount for the construction industry. It is important to keep work environments largely dust-free and your workforce safe from harm

Bioquell rapid biodecontamination service is effective against coronavirus

The technology has been evaluated by the UK Government’s Biosafety Group at the Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response

Teknomek hits peak design with new Dyson Airblade wash troughs

Each unit is shipped as a modular kit that comes ready for assembly and installation. It is available with up to three stations as standard and bespoke options are available on request

Duke Health reveals way to disinfect N95 masks using VHP

The process aims to relieve shortages by using vaporised hydrogen peroxide to kill pathogens without degrading the masks

American team uncovers surface survivability of SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 has similar survivability to its previous incumbents except on one surface

Recombinant Factor C assay to aid demand for LAL endotoxin testing

Kevin Williams from bioMerieux discusses the recombinant Factor C assay that has been developed to help alleviate the pressures of a growing demand for the Limulus amoebocyte lysate assay

CRL launches new sterilisation bag line for aseptic production

Central Research Labs has launched its new Single-Use Beta Bag product line that combines Tyvek and high-density polyethylene plastic

Taking a right-first-time approach to equipment cleaning

Cleaning is an essential part of the process during the manufacture of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and it’s important to ensure that all traces of the previous batch are removed before the start of the next one … and to be able to prove that this has been done, reports Pat Downs, Cleaning Co-ordinator, Cambrex

Study links frequent use of disinfectants to risk of COPD

A new study has investigated several specific disinfectants for links to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: glutaraldehyde, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and quaternary ammonium compounds

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Cleancube multi: Guardtech’s container facilities support NHS aseptic pharmacies

Award-winning mobile cleanrooms offer fast, flexible solutions for facility upgrades

New advice from BOLA and Labtex on cleaning and handling of PTFE products after use

The companies share: "Abrasive scouring agents may result in a milkiness of the vessels made of PFA and FEP. You may use all neutral detergents (pH 7). For higher...

BioPharma Dynamics unveils cleanroom facility to support Life Sciences Industry

The expansion sees the company treble in size

Ultrasonic flow meter ideal for ultra-pure water applications

Designed primarily for ultra-pure water dispensing applications requiring a high degree of cleanliness, clean bore flow measurement devices such as Titan Enterprises’...

Ecolab to provide hand sanitisation stations at Cleanroom Technology and Manufacturing Chemist LIVE events

Beyond delivering hand hygiene to the visitors of this event, Ecolab’s David Keen (Director, Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Consulting) will be presenting on ‘Cleaning...

Danish manufacturer Blue Line releases line of cleanroom tablets

Blue Line, a Danish manufacturer of technology for demanding environments, has released a line of tablets designed for cleanroom use

Next-generation centrifugation bioprocess container enables closed-system handling of critical sterile liquids

The Thermo Scientific CentriPAK BPC offers unmatched sample protection from contamination and enhanced laboratory productivity

Versapak products prevent infection

Specialising in tamper evident products, Versapak's entire product range is now antimicrobial

Pipette tips demonstrate high bacterial filtration efficiency

A new independent study demonstrates Porvair Sciences proprietary pipette filter tips have greater than 99% Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) even at an increased...

The benefits of UHD resolution in cleanrooms

When it is beneficial to have an exceptionally high-resolution display? Systec and Solutions GmbH explains

Bürkert hygienic flowmeter achieves ATEX Zone 2 approval

Bürkert’s FLOWave liquid flowmeter has received ATEX Zone 2 approval, opening use for OEMs, system integrators and end users in potentially explosive atmospheres for...

Particulate contamination is a concern for critical product contact surfaces

Data shows that STERIS BPS materials generate a fraction of the particles generated by cellulose based products

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