Moisture And Microbial Resistance And cGMP In Pharmaceutical Facilities

These properties are important in cleanroom and pharmaceutical facilities. Moisture penetration can have debilitating effects; water conducts heat around twenty times better than air, so if moisture penetrates the insulation material it can cause an increase in the thermal conductivity of the insulation, reducing its effectiveness. Moisture penetration can also promote serious problems such as corrosion under insulation and bacterial growth, as well as increase the mass of the insulation, which can put the pipe system under additional strains. Microbial growth can lead to contamination of the clean environment and any products that are made within them.

The material and design of your insulation material should consist of material that provides a good barrier for moisture penetration in order to maintain its effectiveness and avoid microbial growth. The following document describes the performance of T-FIT® Clean insulation regarding moisture and microbial resistance.