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Protect Your People
HUMAN SOURCED CONTAMINATION
Particles that are a contamination hazard to the cleanroom environment are measured in size by
microns.
What is a Micron?
1 / 1,000,000 OF A METER
1 / 25,400 OF AN INCH
Some common cleanroom contamination issues and their micron
size:
Human Hair 70 - 100 Microns
Human Skin Flakes 0.4 – 10 Microns
Pollen 5 – 100 Microns
Mold 2 – 20 Microns
