What is a Clean room?

A clean room is a controlled environment designed to maintain extremely low levels of airborne particles, contaminants, and microorganisms. It is essential in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, precision equipment, food processing, and biotechnology.

Clean rooms are classified based on ISO 14644-1 standards, ranging from Class 1 (the cleanest) to Class 100,000. For example, semiconductor fabs require Class 100 or lower, while pharmaceutical production typically operates under Class 10,000 or cleaner.

To maintain cleanliness, HEPA or ULPA filters are used to remove airborne particles, and systems control air pressure, temperature, humidity, and static electricity. Workers must also wear cleanroom suits, gloves, and masks to prevent contamination.

Application of Clean room

✅Semiconductor Manufacturing: In semiconductor production, extremely clean environments are essential for creating microcircuits on chips. Small particles or contaminants can significantly impact product performance and reliability, so ISO Class 1 or Class 5 cleanrooms are commonly used.
✅Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: For the production of vaccines and medications, strict control is required to prevent contaminants or bacteria from entering the products, as this could directly affect human health. Cleanrooms in pharmaceutical plants typically operate under ISO Class 7–8 to maintain air particle counts and temperature/humidity controls that meet quality standards.
✅Biotechnology Research: In biotechnology processes such as cell culture or genetic engineering, preventing bacterial or viral contamination is crucial. Cleanrooms classified as ISO Class 5–7 are used to ensure both safety and precision in experiments and production.

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