Cleanroom Compliance Checklist: What Your Customers Are Asking For
Whether your customers are running a pharmaceutical lab, semiconductor facility, or food manufacturing floor, cleanroom compliance is non-negotiable. As a distributor, knowing what your customers need before they ask puts you ahead of the competition. The professionals at Total Source Manufacturing have put together this compliance checklist to help you guide your customers toward the right cleanroom supplies every time.
Personal Protective Equipment
Proper gowning is the first compliance question your customers will face. Per the ISO 14644-1 cleanroom classification standard, garment requirements vary by cleanliness class. Make sure you have bulk stock ready to ship:
✓ Coveralls or frocks appropriate for ISO classification
✓ Hoods and bouffants to contain hair and scalp particulates
✓ Face masks worn correctly with a full seal
✓ Shoe covers or boot covers, with ESD options where required
✓ Beard covers for facial hair
✓ Sleeve covers for added arm protection
Gloves and Finger Cots
Glove selection is one of the most common compliance questions your customers will ask. Per the ANSI/ESD S20.20 standard, gloves in ESD environments must be evaluated for charge generation. Stock a range so you can fill any order:
✓ Nitrile cleanroom gloves, powder-free, for latex-sensitive environments
✓ Vinyl gloves for static-sensitive electronics and semiconductor applications
✓ ESD Safe Stretch Nylon Gloves for electrostatic discharge-sensitive areas
✓ Static dissipative finger cots for small component handling
Contamination Control Supplies
Sticky mats, wipers, and rollers are high-velocity reorder items for your customers. Per FDA 21 CFR Part 211, pharmaceutical environments require documented cleaning procedures. Total Source Manufacturing ships by pallet or container to stock your warehouse:
✓ Sticky mats for all cleanroom entry points, replaced every 30 to 50 walk-throughs
✓ Adhesive rollers for walls and cart surfaces
✓ PolyPure ESD safe wipers with static dissipative fibers for electronics environments
✓ Polycellulose wipers for general surface cleaning
✓ Cleanroom-approved disinfectants and cleaning solutions
ESD Control
For customers in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, ESD compliance is critical. The ANSI/ESD S20.20 standard defines requirements for ESD protective programs in manufacturing. Make sure your inventory covers all the essentials:
✓ ESD conductive shoe covers with carbon strip soles
✓ Heel grounders for personnel not wearing shoe covers
✓ ESD safe gloves and finger cots throughout the line
✓ PolyPure ESD safe wipers with static dissipative fibers woven throughout
✓ ESD-grounded sticky mats at all entry points
Cleanroom Documentation
Standard office supplies shed particulates. Per ISO 14644-1, all materials brought into a cleanroom must be compatible with the cleanliness classification. Your customers need cleanroom-certified documentation supplies:
✓ Cleanroom paper coated to retain particulates
✓ Cleanroom pens and markers, low-outgassing
✓ 3-ring binders with polyethylene covers
✓ Spiral-bound notebooks in lined or grid format
✓ CLEANtack tape for labeling with no sticky residue transfer
Safety Supplies
Compliance audits increasingly include safety supply checks. Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, employers must assess the workplace and provide appropriate PPE. Make sure your customers are stocked on the safety essentials:
✓ Safety glasses meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards
✓ Respirators or dust masks meeting NIOSH certification
✓ Work gloves for handling equipment outside the controlled area
✓ Signage and labeling for chemical storage and hazard zones
Get a Bulk Quote Today
Make sure your customers never run short on compliance-critical supplies. With over ten factories and global pallet shipping, Total Source Manufacturing is your single-source partner for cleanroom compliance. Order in bulk by calling us today @ 760-598-5599 or visiting us @ Total Source Manufacturing.
FAQs
Q: Where do the supplies come from?
A: We have over ten factories to source your supplies and to stock your warehouse.
Q: Can I get help with ordering, tracking and returns?
A: Our online support team offers professional advice and support.
Q: Can I get it shipped overseas?
A: With our global reach, we can efficiently ship your pallets directly to your customers.
Sources
ISO 14644-1: Cleanrooms and Associated Controlled Environments – Classification of Air Cleanliness by Particle Concentration. International Organization for Standardization. https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html
ANSI/ESD S20.20: Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment. ESD Association. https://www.esda.org/standards/ansi-esd-s20-20/
21 CFR Part 211: Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Finished Pharmaceuticals. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-211
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment General Requirements. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.132
