Cleanroom Barrier Tape (CAUTION or DANGER DO NOT ENTER)

Micronova Cleanroom Barrier Tape - CAUTION or DANGER DO NOT ENTER - Non-Adhesive Polyethylene - 3" x 1,000 ft - 12 Rolls/Case

Micronova Cleanroom Barrier Tape is a high-visibility, non-adhesive polyethylene film designed for temporary restricted-area identification and access-control warnings in cleanrooms, laboratories, production facilities, and controlled environments. Available with either yellow CAUTION messaging or red DANGER DO NOT ENTER messaging, it helps personnel recognize areas where specific safety or entry restrictions apply.

The tape is manufactured from 3-mil polyethylene film with bold black lettering in English and Spanish. Each roll measures 3" wide x 1,000 feet long and is wound on a 3" plastic core. Its non-adhesive construction allows the material to be deployed as a visible boundary between appropriate supports without applying an adhesive layer to facility surfaces.

The BT200-3YE yellow version displays CAUTION / CUIDADO. The BT100-3RE red version displays DANGER DO NOT ENTER / PELIGRO NO ENTRAR. Both versions use black bilingual print and the same polyethylene film dimensions.

Micronova positions the product for use in ISO Classes 5 through 9 controlled environments. This is a manufacturer-intended application range, not a certification of a facility's cleanroom classification or proof that the tape satisfies a particular particle-release requirement.

The manufacturer supplies each roll individually bagged, with the part number and lot number identified on the packaging. Both CAUTION and DANGER configurations are offered by SOSCleanroom in cases of 12 rolls.

The barrier tape is not irradiated and not autoclavable. It should be used under the facility's approved contamination-control and safety procedures. Where an actual physical barricade, locked entry point, engineered containment system, or equipment isolation is required, warning film alone is insufficient.

• Manufacturer: Micronova Manufacturing, Inc.
• SOSCleanroom Parent SKU: BTx00
• Manufacturer Product Family: Cleanroom Barrier Tapes, 3 mil
• Product Type: Non-adhesive warning and restricted-area barrier film
• Material: Polyethylene film
• Film Thickness: 3 mil (approximately 0.076 mm)
• Adhesive: None; non-adhesive film
• Print Color: Black
• Print Language: English and Spanish
• Manufacturer Red Part Number: BT100-3RE
• Red Film Message: DANGER DO NOT ENTER / PELIGRO NO ENTRAR
• Manufacturer Yellow Part Number: BT200-3YE
• Yellow Film Message: CAUTION / CUIDADO
• Nominal Tape Width: 3" (7.6 cm)
• Roll Length: 1,000 feet (approximately 305 meters)
• Roll Core: 3" plastic core
• Individual Packaging: One roll per manufacturer bag
• Manufacturer Case Quantity: 12 rolls
• SOSCleanroom Selling Unit: Complete manufacturer case
• Manufacturer Application Range: ISO Classes 5-9 controlled environments
• Manufacturer Quality System: Manufactured at an ISO 9001-certified facility
• Manufacturing Location: Torrance, California, USA
• Irradiation: Not irradiated
• Sterility: No sterile product claim
• Autoclavability: Not autoclavable
• Chemical Compatibility: Manufacturer describes good compatibility with common solutions; specific chemicals and exposure conditions require evaluation
• Adhesive Residue: No pressure-sensitive adhesive is present
• Numerical Particle or Ionic Cleanliness Limits: Not specified in the identified manufacturer product specification
• ESD Electrical Protection: No conductive, dissipative, or grounding performance established
• Primary Use: Temporary visual identification of restricted and hazardous areas
• Physical Guarding: Not a substitute for appropriate barricades, locked access, machine guarding, or other required protective systems
• Manufacturer Traceability: Part number and lot number printed on each bag and case
• Manufacturer Certificate: Certificate of Conformance available upon request
• Published Lead Time: SOSCleanroom lists 7-10 business days
• Manufacturer Specification Reference: ENGR-3005 Rev. 00, copyright 2019
• Current SDS: Request applicable manufacturer documentation or SDS applicability confirmation where required

SOSCleanroom offers two Micronova barrier tape versions. Both have identical film thickness, width, length, core size, and case quantity; the film color and printed warning are different.

One manufacturer case contains 12 individually bagged rolls. Each roll contains 1,000 feet of 3-inch-wide non-adhesive warning film. The complete case therefore provides 12,000 linear feet of barrier tape.

Micronova Manufacturing, Inc. develops cleanroom cleaning, maintenance, facility-support and contamination-control products for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, medical-device, laboratory, and other controlled environments.

Micronova barrier tapes are manufactured in Torrance, California, and are intended to provide high-visibility warning messages in controlled environments. The products use non-adhesive polyethylene film and manufacturer-identified individual packaging.

SOSCleanroom offers Micronova cleanroom facility products and provides assistance with product selection, manufacturer documentation, case quantities, and procurement requirements.

• High-visibility temporary barrier film
• Non-adhesive polyethylene construction
• 3-mil film thickness
• 3-inch-wide format
• 1,000-foot roll length
• 3-inch plastic core
• Bold black warning lettering
• English and Spanish warning messages
• Yellow CAUTION / CUIDADO configuration
• Red DANGER DO NOT ENTER / PELIGRO NO ENTRAR configuration
• Designed for temporary controlled-area boundary identification
• Can be secured to suitable posts and supporting fixtures
• Does not use a pressure-sensitive adhesive
• Manufacturer positioning for ISO Classes 5-9
• Individually bagged rolls
• Part and lot identification on manufacturer packaging
• Non-irradiated supply
• Not autoclavable
• Manufacturer Certificate of Conformance available upon request
• 12 rolls per manufacturer case

• Visual Hazard Communication: Makes temporary restricted-area boundaries easier to identify.
• Bilingual Messaging: English and Spanish warnings improve clarity for personnel who recognize either language.
• Separate Warning Levels: Provides distinct CAUTION and DANGER DO NOT ENTER options.
• No Adhesive Layer: Allows use as a suspended barrier without applying a pressure-sensitive adhesive directly to a floor, wall, or equipment surface.
• Long Roll Length: Each 1,000-foot roll supports marking larger perimeters and multiple temporary work areas.
• Flexible Deployment: Suitable for attachment to appropriately selected supports and fixtures.
• Temporary Area Identification: Useful during maintenance, cleaning, construction, and controlled-access activities.
• Defined Case Quantities: Twelve-roll cases support facility purchasing and emergency-supply planning.
• Traceability: Manufacturer part and lot identification support purchasing and quality records.

• Temporary identification of restricted cleanroom areas
• Maintenance and equipment-service boundaries
• Controlled-area access warnings during facility construction
• Temporary closure of selected production aisles
• Warning boundaries near active cleaning operations
• Temporary identification of approved spill-response perimeters
• Restricted-entry warnings during repair and renovation projects
• Controlled visitor and contractor access areas
• Temporary warnings near floor maintenance and drying operations
• Marking areas undergoing inspection or corrective maintenance
• Temporary protection of work cells during scheduled shutdowns
• Visible restricted-area identification in laboratory support spaces
• Visual separation of designated work-in-progress or hold areas when approved by the facility

The two Micronova barrier tape versions communicate different warnings. Select the message according to the nature of the restricted area and the facility's documented safety procedures.

Yellow and red barrier tape should not be treated as automatic substitutes for the facility's formal hazard assessment, approved signage, permit controls, access authorization, or mandatory physical barriers.

Micronova BTx00 barrier tape is made from non-adhesive polyethylene film. The 3-mil film is supplied with printed warning text and wound on a plastic core for dispensing during temporary boundary setup.

• Polyethylene Film: Provides the flexible backing material for suspended visual barriers.
• Non-Adhesive Design: Contains no pressure-sensitive adhesive for bonding directly to a surface.
• 3-Mil Thickness: Manufacturer-specified nominal film thickness.
• Black Printed Text: Provides the bilingual caution or restricted-entry warning.
• Plastic Core: Supports handling and dispensing of the long film roll.
• Surface Contact: Attach to suitable supports rather than expecting the film to stick to surfaces.
• Chemical Compatibility: Evaluate the actual cleaning solution and environmental exposure before use.
• Film Damage: Sharp fixtures, tension, traffic, and rough handling may tear or displace a temporary barrier.
• Particle Control: No numerical product-specific film-shedding or particle-release limit has been established from the identified manufacturer specification.
• Sterile Applications: The product is not irradiated or documented as sterile.

Barrier tape is designed to be seen and interpreted as a warning. It is not intended to stop a moving person, prevent a fall, contain a chemical release, or replace engineered protection from a hazardous operation.

Micronova identifies its barrier film as intended for ISO Classes 5-9. Because it is a temporary facility-support product, the actual installation method and handling procedure may be just as important as the film construction itself.

• Manufacturer Positioning: Intended use in ISO Classes 5-9 controlled environments.
• Cleanroom Classification: The product does not determine or certify the room's classification.
• Material Introduction: Follow approved procedures for introducing individually bagged rolls.
• Handling: Avoid dragging film across dirty surfaces or allowing it to contact critical equipment.
• Particle Release: Evaluate handling and tearing where particulate sensitivity is important.
• Chemical Exposure: Confirm compatibility with actual cleaning and disinfection chemicals.
• Critical Product Contact: No direct product-contact qualification established.
• ESD Protected Areas: The film does not provide personnel grounding or static-dissipative performance.
• Sterility: Not irradiated and not supplied with a validated sterile claim.
• Autoclave: Not autoclavable.
• Site Qualification: Apply the facility's actual contamination-control and safety acceptance criteria.

The following general practices support consistent boundary identification. They should be adapted to the facility's approved EHS, maintenance, and contamination-control procedures.

1. Identify the Hazard: Determine the restricted area and the required protective measures.
2. Choose the Warning: Select yellow CAUTION or red DANGER DO NOT ENTER according to the approved site procedure.
3. Verify the Manufacturer SKU: Confirm BT200-3YE or BT100-3RE.
4. Inspect the Roll: Check packaging condition, part number, lot, film and printed message.
5. Prepare the Work Area: Complete required hazard controls before installing a visual warning boundary.
6. Select Safe Supports: Use appropriate posts, rails, or other approved fixtures.
7. Position the Barrier: Establish a visible perimeter outside the hazardous activity.
8. Keep Print Readable: Orient the warning text so personnel approaching the area can see it.
9. Secure the Ends: Use approved knots, clips, or attachment methods that will not create additional hazards.
10. Check Access Points: Ensure doors, walkways and alternate approach paths have appropriate warnings or access controls.
11. Avoid Trip and Entanglement Hazards: Do not place unsupported film where it can snag equipment or personnel.
12. Inspect Periodically: Check for torn, displaced, obscured or damaged barrier sections.
13. Maintain Actual Protection: Continue required guarding, supervision, permits and isolation procedures.
14. Remove When Authorized: Only remove the boundary after the responsible personnel confirm that the restricted condition has ended.
15. Dispose Appropriately: Follow facility procedures for used or contaminated film.

Micronova describes good general chemical compatibility with common solutions. This is a qualitative manufacturer statement and does not establish universal resistance to every solvent, cleaning agent, oxidizer, temperature or exposure period.

• Alcohol and Cleaners: Evaluate the actual solvent concentration and exposure duration.
• Disinfectants: Confirm suitability where repeated cleaning or spray exposure may contact the film.
• Oxidizers: Avoid assuming resistance to aggressive chemicals without specific evidence.
• Sharp Surfaces: Protect film from burrs, corners and abrasive contact.
• Temperature: No exact-model continuous-service temperature rating is established in the identified manufacturer specification.
• Tension: Do not rely on the film as a structural restraint or load-bearing component.
• Moisture: Check fixture attachment and warning visibility in wet areas.
• Flame and Heat: No flame-resistance or high-temperature protection claim established.
• Repeated Use: Inspect film condition and follow the facility's reuse or replacement procedure.
• Contaminated Areas: Handle removed film according to the hazards present in the work area.

Barrier tape and adhesive support tape serve different purposes. BTx00 is a nonadhesive film for temporary visual boundaries, while adhesive tapes are intended to bond, seal, label or mark suitable surfaces.

Select BTx00 when a visible nonadhesive access-warning film is required. Select an adhesive tape only where the task calls for surface attachment, and verify that product's separate material and adhesive specifications.

• Parent SKU: BTx00
• Yellow CAUTION: BT200-3YE
• Red DANGER DO NOT ENTER: BT100-3RE
• Film Width: 3 inches
• Roll Length: 1,000 feet
• Case Quantity: 12 rolls
• Individual Packaging: Manufacturer-bagged rolls
• Identification: Part number and lot number on each bag and case
• Receiving: Verify color, exact printed legend, roll quantity and package integrity
• Storage: Protect unused film from dust, excessive heat and handling damage
• Sterility: Not irradiated or claimed sterile
• Autoclavability: Not autoclavable
• Shelf Life: No numerical shelf-life specification established in the identified manufacturer document
• Certificate: Certificate of Conformance available upon request
• Disposal: Follow approved procedures based on film condition and any contamination present

Micronova Barrier Tape Manufacturer Product Page: View Manufacturer Product Information and Both Variants

Micronova Product Catalog: View Manufacturer Cleanroom Barrier Tape Catalog Information

Manufacturer Product Specification Reference: Micronova Cleanroom Barrier Tapes, 3 mil; ENGR-3005 Rev. 00, copyright 2019. A current publicly downloadable copy of the exact-model specification should be requested from Micronova when required for qualification or purchasing documentation.

Additional Documentation: Request the applicable Certificate of Conformance and current SDS or SDS-applicability determination from Micronova where required by the facility's documentation program.

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