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Safeguarding Against Potent Compounds and Combustible Dust Incidents

Two concerns are critical when handling pharmaceutical dusts: personnel exposure to potent, toxic or allergenic dusts and the explosion properties of the dusts.

Camfil dust collection experts understand the toxicological properties of dusts and potent compounds. We also know how to review the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) and can perform a risk-based exposure evaluation to determine the proper method of dust control. In most cases, we recommend a secondary HEPA system so that your facility can recirculate the filtered air back into the HVAC system.

This can significantly reduce energy costs while providing the necessary level of
filtration that the EPA requires for discharged air.

To safeguard against deflagration from combustible dust, your facility may require control measures such as explosion venting, chemical suppression and isolation systems. Camfil APC will recommend these accessories if the Kst, Pmax, MIE and the dust collector location require them.

We will make certain that the all explosion protection equipment satisfies the requirements and standards of NFPA, ATEX, local fire marshals and insurance carriers.

Pharmaceutical Processes That Produce Dust

Tablet pressing
Tablet coating
Fluid bed drying
Spray drying
Blending
Granulation
General room ventilation
House and high-vacuum systems

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Though tablet compression does not generate large volumes of fugitive dust, safe and efficient collection of whatever dust is created by this process is critical.

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Dust Collection Products
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Gold Series Camtain®

Gold Series (GS) Camtain dust collectors are the industry’s most durable and dependable, so they minimize production line stops. They can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical dust collection applications and are ideal for high-efficiency filtration that doesn’t require product reuse. GS collectors exceed OSHA mandates for factory air quality, and when equipped with a Camfil explosion vent, they offer the highest explosion protection in accordance with NFPA and ATEX standards. The GS Camtain dust collection system has been independently surrogate tested for validated performance verification.

Camfil APC has installed dust collectors in pharmaceutical manufacturing locations in North, South and Central America, Asia, and Europe.

Safe-change containment for both filter cartridges and discharge system
Continuous liner technology for dust discharge
Internal cam bar seals cartridges for quick, safe changeouts
High-entry cross-flow inlet reduces particle re-entrainment
Vertical cartridge layout drops particles directly into the hopper
High-efficiency filtration up to MERV 15 (ASHRAE 52.2:2007)

The Quad Pulse Package Compact Dust Collector

This small footprint dust collector can be positioned on the production floor or suite. It uses a segmented cleaning process to keep the primary filter cartridge operating continuously so manufacturing is not interrupted.

The unit reduces energy costs by cleaning filters at low pressure. A secondary HEPA filter provides 99.995% filtration efficiency to capture the finest dust particles. The QPP also features pressure-resistant construction, built-in NFPA and ATEX-compliant explosion protection, integrated fan, quiet operation and bag-in/bag-out filter change-out option.