Dust Control in Pharmaceutical Industry – Cleanroom-Grade Solutions for Compliance & Safety

Ensure product purity, worker safety, and regulatory compliance with advanced Dust Control Solutions tailored for pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing environments.

Why Is Dust Control Critical in Pharma?

In the pharmaceutical industry, controlling airborne dust is essential for protecting product integrity, preventing cross-contamination, and ensuring employee health. Powder handling, granulation, tablet compression, and packaging generate significant dust, which can compromise cleanroom classifications, violate GMP guidelines, and pose explosion or fire risks with certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Challenges of Uncontrolled Dust in Pharma Facilities

Cross-contamination between drug batches
Deviation from ISO cleanroom standards (ISO 7/8)
Occupational exposure risks (toxic/allergenic APIs)
Residue buildup on surfaces and equipment
Explosion hazards in fine powder zones
Audit failures and compliance penalties

Dust Control Solutions for Pharmaceutical Industry

Dust Extraction Systems

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) for tablet press, coating, granulation
Explosion-proof ATEX-compliant extractors

Mist-Based Dust Suppression Systems

Ultra-fine fog/mist to bind airborne particles without surface wetting
Ideal for packaging & raw material handling zones

Portable Dust Collectors

Compact, GMP-compliant units for blending, weighing, or R&D labs

Cleanroom Air Handling Systems

HEPA-filtered HVAC integration with pressurization and air change rate control
Recirculation systems with dust load monitoring

Tablet Press & Powder Booth Enclosures

Laminar flow booths for weighing and dispensing
Negative pressure isolators for potent APIs

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecifcations
Filtration EfficiencyHEPA (99.97% @ 0.3 micron) / ULPA
Air Change Rate20–40 ACH depending on class
Dust Collection Velocity0.5 – 1.2 m/s at source
Noise Level< 65 dB for cleanroom environments
Construction MaterialSS304/316, smooth surface (GMP grade)

Parameter	Specifcations
Filtration Efficiency	HEPA (99.97% @ 0.3 micron) / ULPA
Air Change Rate	20–40 ACH depending on class
Dust Collection Velocity	0.5 – 1.2 m/s at source
Noise Level	< 65 dB for cleanroom environments
Construction Material	SS304/316, smooth surface (GMP grade)

Benefits of Pharmaceutical Dust Control

Ensures cleanroom classification (ISO 7/8)

Reduces cross-contamination risks

Improves worker safety and productivity

Supports regulatory inspections and certifications

Increases equipment life with reduced residue buildup

Minimizes product waste and cleanup time

Compliant With:

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
FDA & EUGMP Audit Standards
ATEX & NFPA Standards (for flammable dust)
ISO 14644-1 Cleanroom Classifications
OSHA/NIOSH Exposure Limits for API handling

Why Choose Us ?

GMP-compliant, validated designs for critical pharma zones

Specialized in low-noise, HEPA-validated, and laminar airflow systems

In-house manufacturing with SS316, ATEX, and FDA-compliant components

End-to-end solutions – from design to validation support

Documentation-ready systems with FAT/SAT/DQ/IQ/OQ protocols

Dedicated support for FDA, EUGMP, and internal QA audits

FAQs

What type of dust collectors are best for tablet presses or granulators?

Source extraction systems with HEPA filters and ATEX certification are ideal for these dust-intensive processes.

Can the system be used in ISO Class 7 cleanrooms?

Yes, all systems are designed to comply with ISO 14644-1 and maintain required ACH and particle count thresholds.

What materials are used to ensure GMP compliance?

We use SS304/316, smooth-finish materials with no exposed fasteners or sharp edges, suitable for sterile zones.

Are these systems compatible with cytotoxic or highly potent APIs?

Yes. For such applications, we recommend negative-pressure isolators, bag-in/bag-out filters, and containment booths.

How is filter integrity verified?

Through DOP/PAO testing, and we provide validation documentation as per regulatory norms.