22.05.2026
How to Assess Cleanroom Consumables: A Practical Guide to EN ISO 14644-18
Contamination control in cleanrooms typically focuses on airflow systems and operator behaviour. However, the consumables and equipment introduced into the environment can be a significant, and often overlooked, source of particulate contamination. Items such as trigger sprays, bulk containers, cleanroom stationery and cleaning hardware are widely used but their particulate contribution is rarely measured in a consistent or accurate way. EN ISO 14644-18 provides a framework for assessing cleanroom consumables, however, applying it to non-standard items remains complex and subjective.
