MicroStat Labs -
River's Edge Technical Service
3612 3rd Pl. NW
Rochester, MN 55901 USA
Phone:
507-292-0230
Fax: 507-292-0698
Toll Free: 877-204-2007
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All
of the testing performed by MicroStat Laboratories can be performed
as individual tests, allowing the customer to design their own test
matrix. However, certain aspects of product testing (new product development,
comparative analysis, end-user qualifications) will often require the
same group of tests to be performed. MicroStat Laboratories has bundled
groups of tests together which will aid in developing product characteristic
baselines, allow for comparative analysis versus competitive or current
products, provide the typical information required in a product qualification,
offered at a discounted price. These groups are typical for the product
or for the industries evaluating the product.
CLEANROOM
GLOVE TESTING BUNDLE
Gloves
act as a barrier to Operator contributed contamination. However the
gloves themselves may contribute to the contamination of the environment.
The tests listed below are designed to qualify that contribution and
allow the customer to determine the difference between products. Since
the same glove is typically utilized in many applications, testing is
typically conducted in both wet and dry environments, as well as different
stress levels.
| TEST
FOR |
METHOD |
TEST
CODE |
BENEFIT |
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Particles
> 0.5m
|
LPC |
P015 |
Enumerate
releaseable parties in an aqueous environment,. Biaxial shake. |
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> 5.0m
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LPC |
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| Particles >
.03m |
Helmke |
P034 |
Enumerate releaseable
particles in a dry environment under moderate stress. |
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| Particles >5.0m |
Contact |
P017 |
Enumerate particles
which can be removed using an adhesive force. |
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| Non-Volatile
Residue |
Gravimetric |
C002 |
Determine total
non-volatile residue. |
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| Extractable
Anions(-) |
IC |
C021 |
Extractable
Anions in DI H20 at ppb level detection limits. Chloride, Bromide,
Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate, Sulfate. |
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Extractable Cations(+)
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IC
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C026
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Extractable Cations in DI H20 at ppb level detection limits.
Ammonium, Calcium, Lithium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium.
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| Outgassing-Quantitative |
Gravimetric |
C032 |
Measures the
weight of volatile chemicals released when a glove is heated. |
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| Barrier Integrity-Pinholes |
IEST RP CC005.2 |
M003 |
Evaluates the
barrier efficiency of the glove relevant to pinholes. |
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| ESD, Surface
Resistivity |
ASTM D257 |
M008 |
Characterizes
the material by its ability to dissipate a charge. |
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| ESD, Static
Decay |
Fed Std 101c |
M007 |
Time required
to dissipate a 5000 volt charge to less than 50 volts. |
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CLEANROOM GARMENT TESTING BUNDLE
Like
gloves, garments provide a barrier to Operator borne contamination,
while also having the potential to contribute contaminants. Unlike gloves,
garments are not intended to be a complete barrier. They must allow
moisture vapor to escape or "breathe" in order to be comfortable
to the Operator. The combination of tests listed below is designed to
determine the cleanliness of the garment, it's ability to filter out
Operator borne contaminants, and it's ability to "breathe".
| TEST FOR |
METHOD |
TEST CODE |
BENEFIT |
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| Particles > 5.0m
+ Fibers |
ASTM F51 |
P009 |
Surface Cleanliness. |
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Particles > 0.3m
|
Helmke |
P010 |
Enumerate
releaseable parties in an dry environment. |
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> 0.5m
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| >
5.0m |
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| Filtration Efficiency |
Air |
P012 |
Determine the percentage
of particles filtered by the garment fabric. |
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| Particles >5.0m |
Body
Box |
P011 |
Enumerate
particles released under simulated use in a cleanroom. |
| >5.0m |
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| Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate |
ASTM E96 |
M005 |
Quantify moisture
transport through the garment fabric. |
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| Non-Volatile Residue |
Gravimetric |
C004 |
Determine total
non-volatile residue. |
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Extractable Anions(-)
|
IC
|
C020
|
Extractable Anions in DI H20 at ppb level detection limits.
Chloride, Bromide, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate,
Sulfate.
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Extractable Cations(+)
|
IC
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C025
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Extractable Cations in DI H20 at ppb level detection limits.
Ammonium, Calcium, Lithium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium.
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| ESD, Surface Resistivity |
ASTM D257 |
M008 |
Characterizes the
material by its ability to dissipate a charge. |
| |
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| ESD, Static Decay |
Fed Std 101c |
M007 |
Time required to dissipate a
5000 volt charge to less than 50 volts. |
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CLEANROOM BAG TESTING BUNDLE
Like
gloves and garments, cleanroom packaging is designed as a barrier between
the environment and what is contained within. In this case it is the
contents that are being protected from the environment. Since most cleanroom
packaging products come into direct contact with the customer's product,
it is essential that the contact surface be as contaminant free as possible.
Particles and fibers are generated during the manufacture of most packaging
product. Laminar flow hoods, mini environments and post production cleaning
are typical methods of reducing the contaminants. The tests listed below
aid the end-user as well as the manufacturer in determining the effectiveness
of the cleaning processes and the suitability of the materials in specific
clean packaging operations. For packaging materials used in the electronic
and microelectronic industries, ionic contamination and the ability
to dissipate an electrostatic charge can be critical to the performance
of the package.
| TEST FOR |
METHOD |
TEST CODE |
BENEFIT |
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| Particles > 5.0m (particle
size ranges depend on a bag class) |
LPC |
P018 |
Enumerate releaseable particles
in an aqueous environment. |
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| Non-Volatile Residue |
Gravimetric |
C011 |
Determine total non-volatile
residue. |
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| Silicone Oils and other inorganic
compounds |
FTIR |
P003 |
Determines presence of silicones
and other inorganic oils or slip agents. |
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Extractable Anions(-)
|
IC
|
C017
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Extractable Anions in DI H20 at ppb level detection limits.
Chloride, Bromide, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate,
Sulfate.
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Extractable Cations(+)
|
IC
|
C022
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Extractable Cations in DI H20 at ppb level detection limits.
Ammonium, Calcium, Lithium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium.
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| Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate |
ASTM E96 |
M005 |
Quantify moisture transport through
the garment fabric. |
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| ESD, Surface Resistivity |
ASTM D257 |
M008 |
Characterizes the material by
its ability to dissipate a charge. |
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| ESD, Static Decay |
Fed Std 101c |
M007 |
Time required to dissipate a
5000 volt charge to less than 50 volts. |
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CLEANROOM WIPER TESTING BUNDLE
As with most cleanroom consumables, the particle
and fiber shedding characteristics of a cleanroom wiper (under varying
degrees of simulated stress) are usually deemed the most critical. And
since most cleanroom wipers have been designed for both wet and dry
wiping applications, the sorbent rate and capacity is invaluable in
determining the functionality of the wiper. Cleanroom wipers are typically
used in very close proximity to the customer's products, sometimes even
wiping the product itself. Knowing the non-volatile and ionic residue
can therefore be extremely important to both the customer (in terms
of potential contaminants) and the wiper manufacturer (in terms of processing
consistency).
| TEST FOR |
METHOD |
TEST CODE |
BENEFIT |
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| Particles > 5.0m |
LPC |
P022 |
Enumerate releaseable particles
and fibers in an aqueous environment. Tested by biaxial shake
and near zero stress. |
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| Fibers > 100m |
Microscopy |
P022 |
Identify and enumerate fibers
in an aqueous environment. |
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| Particles > 0.5m |
Helmke |
P030 |
Enumerate releaseable particles
in a dry environment. |
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| Fibers > 100m |
Contact - Tape |
P031 |
Enumerate fibers under an adhesive
force, dry environment. |
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| Basis Weight |
Gravimetric |
M001 |
Determine weight per area. |
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| Sorbency, Capacity and Rate of
Absorption |
IEST RP CC004.2 |
M002 |
Quantify the liquid holding capacity
and sorbency rate of the wiper. |
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| Non-Volatile Residue |
Gravimetric |
C012 |
Determine total non-volatile
residue. |
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Extractable Anions(-)
|
IC
|
C020
|
Extractable Anions in DI H20 at ppb level detection limits.
Chloride, Bromide, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate,
Sulfate.
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Extractable Cations(+)
|
IC
|
C025
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Extractable Cations in DI H20 at ppb level detection limits.
Ammonium, Calcium, Lithium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium.
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