Category Overview
Cleanroom Tapes
Low-Residue, Low-Particle Tapes for ISO-Class & Controlled Environments
Low Residue Particle Control Process Marking
Cleanroom tapes are engineered for use inside controlled environments where conventional adhesive tapes can shed particles, leave residue, or compromise sensitive surfaces. These tapes support process marking, temporary holding, sealing, and zoning applications while maintaining compatibility with ISO-class cleanliness requirements.
Best suited for: pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing, medical device cleanrooms, microelectronics and semiconductor facilities, aerospace, optics, and controlled laboratories where adhesives must perform without contamination risk.
Surface protection & marking
→ Low-residue cleanroom tapes
Zoning & visual controls
→ Color-coded cleanroom tapes
Temporary sealing or holding
→ Specialty adhesive tapes matched to surface
Selection Guide
How to choose the right cleanroom tape
Start by defining the surface type and the tape’s role—marking, sealing, holding, or protection. Then confirm adhesive chemistry, backing material, residue behavior, and compatibility with cleaning agents used in your environment.
Why standard tapes are not suitable for cleanrooms
Conventional tapes can shed particles, transfer adhesive residue, and degrade under exposure to cleanroom chemicals. Cleanroom tapes are manufactured and packaged to reduce these risks, supporting use near critical processes without introducing uncontrolled contamination sources.
- Reduced particle shedding: supports ISO-class contamination control
- Controlled adhesive transfer: minimizes residue on sensitive surfaces
- Chemical compatibility: withstands common solvents and disinfectants
- Clean removal: supports temporary applications without rework
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using office or industrial tape inside ISO-class environments
- Applying tape to incompatible surfaces without testing
- Leaving tape in place beyond its intended dwell time
- Failing to remove adhesive residue before critical operations
Quick match: tape type by application
| Your application | Typical tape direction | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Floor and zone marking | Color-coded cleanroom tape | Improves visual control and segregation. |
| Temporary holding or masking | Low-residue adhesive tape | Removes cleanly without surface damage. |
| Surface protection during processing | Protective cleanroom tape | Helps prevent scratches and contamination. |
| Equipment labeling (temporary) | Writable cleanroom tape | Supports traceability without permanent marking. |
Best-practice use of tapes in cleanrooms
- Clean the surface first: improves adhesion and reduces residue risk.
- Limit dwell time: remove tape as soon as the task is complete.
- Pull back slowly: reduces adhesive transfer and surface disturbance.
- Validate in advance: test tape on representative surfaces.
- Control tape transfer: manage tape like any other cleanroom material.
For the fastest recommendation, be ready to share: surface type, application purpose, exposure duration, and any solvents or disinfectants used nearby.
Need help selecting?
Talk to a cleanroom specialist
Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574 for help selecting cleanroom tapes aligned to your application and environment.