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Cleanroom labels optimized for your operational needs 

CleanMark’s cleanroom labels protect your sensitive environments and are tailored to your exact operational needs so you know they’ll function flawlessly.

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Wondering if your application calls for cleanroom labels?

Here are just a few of the labeling situations that call for a cleanroom-compatible labeling solution.

Cleanroom use
Entry into controlled environments
Handling during contamination-sensitive workflows
Movement between cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments
Documentation of contamination control
Reliable performance
Justification of labeling decisions
Failure reduction

Where the differences actually matter

Contamination is the obvious need that drives cleanroom label purchase, but there are other factors just as important.

Decision factorCleanroom labelsStandard durable labelsWhy this matters
Particle generationEngineered to minimize particle sheddingNot controlled for particle generationParticle contamination can compromise yield, audits, or aseptic processes.
Outgassing behaviorQualified materials with low outgassingOutgassing performance varies by materialOutgassing can interfere with sensitive processes and equipment
Residue on removalDesigned for clean, residue-free removalResidue risk depends on adhesive and dwell timeResidue often requires re-cleaning and requalification
Cleanroom protocol compatibilitySuitable for ISO-classified environmentsNot designed for controlled environmentsUsing non-qualified materials can introduce compliance risk
Exposure to disinfectantsMaterials selected to tolerate wipe-downs and cleaning agentsPerformance varies; degradation is commonRepeated cleaning is a common failure point
Use in audits and validationSupports documented contamination controlsLimited or no validation supportAuditors look for material intent, not just performance
Appropriate use caseControlled environments, aseptic workflows, cleanroom assetsGeneral industrial or non-controlled applicationsHelps teams avoid over-or under-specifying labels

Increase efficiency with custom cleanroom labels

CleanMark’s cleanroom labels are designed for durability, reliability, and seamless integration into your processes so you never face delays or contamination. 

Boost process efficiency

Clean, durable labeling ensures accurate identification of equipment, materials, and workflows in sensitive areas — reducing errors and improving operational efficiency.

Prevent contaminating residue

Adhesive residue can compromise cleanroom integrity. CleanMark’s specialized cleanroom label adhesives offer residue-free adhesion — whether permanent, temporary, or removable — so your surfaces stay clean.

Dependable identification

From tracking critical components to labeling sterile packages, CleanMark’s cleanroom labels can be designed to withstand the toughest environments while remaining legible and adhered.

Choose the right cleanroom labels for the job

CleanMark offers a variety of different cleanroom labels, including a fully customized option.

Removable

From tracking wafer boxes to labeling equipment with inspection info, our removable cleanroom labels stay adhered as intended until you’re ready to remove them. And they leave no messy residue.

Printable

Get the flexibility of ink jet, laser, direct thermal or thermal transfer printing without jeopardizing your clean environments. We offer both partially pre-printed and blank printable cleanroom labels.

Durable

Chemical exposure, extreme temperatures, and abrasion are no match for our durable cleanroom labels. We offer a wide range of label materials to withstand your toughest environmental challenges.

Sterile

When you need to meet two high standards, CleanMark’s sterile cleanroom labels are the solution. These labels are processed in our ISO 5 cleanroom then gamma or e-beam sterilized. 

ISO 9001:2015 compliant

Our cleanroom labels are engineered to excel in controlled environments, adhering to ISO-5 cleanroom standards by providing ultra-low particle and residue-free performance. CleanMark is an ISO-certified facility, and our cleanroom compatible labels are produced in a Class 100 environment.

Boost efficiency with labels that are clean and sterile

Highly regulated products often pass through both clean and aseptic environments during manufacturing. CleanMark dual-purpose clean, sterile labels give you the best of both worlds, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and speeding production.

Common fail-points of cleanroom labels

If you’re not using a cleanroom compatible label designed by an industry expert like CleanMark, odds are you’ve experienced at least one of these failures.

    Fiber shedding

    What happens

    Paper facestocks and liners shed fibers when labels are handled, dispensed, or torn from the liner during application.

    Why it occurs

    Paper materials are inherently fibrous. Normal handling (peeling, tearing, or separating labels from liners) releases fibers.

    Why it matters

    Released fibers can be carried into cleanroom environments, settle on products or equipment, or contribute to elevated particle counts, triggering investigations, re-cleaning, or process interruptions.

    Design fix

    Synthetic, low-shedding facestocks and liners engineered to minimize particle generation during handling and application, not just during use.

    Particulate contamination

    What happens

    Labels arrive with dust, debris, or other particulates on the surface or accumulate contamination while staged prior to application.

    Why it occurs

    Labels aren’t cleaned as part of the manufacturing process. Packaging doesn’t protect labels from particulate contamination during transit or storage. Open handling or staging between printing and application allows environmental debris to settle on exposed label surfaces.

    Why it matters

    Surface contamination can be carried directly into cleanroom environments, increasing particle counts, forcing label disposal, or triggering investigations, resulting in rework, delays, and reduced compliance confidence.

    Design fix

    Labels should be cleaned and packaged in protective, contamination-controlled bags designed to maintain cleanliness through transit, staging, and handling, not just during application.

    Adhesive residue

    What happens

    When cleanroom labels are removed from a surface, adhesive residue remains, often not discovered until inspection, cleaning, or changeover.

    Why it occurs

    Adhesives were selected for initial adhesion but not engineered for clean release from surface material after extended dwell time or environmental exposure.

    Why it matters

    Residual adhesive can trap particles, require additional cleaning, or force labeled items to be replaced.

    Design fix

    Low-residue, clean-release adhesive systems validated specifically for substrate, dwell time, and removal conditions prevent contamination and rework.

    Explore other CleanMark cleanroom and sterile products

    Cleanroom Products

    Cleanroom tape

    Useful for sealing packaging and protective garments and marking floors

    Cleanroom tags

    Flexible, contamination-free identification

    STERILe LABELS AND STERILIZATION INDICATORS

    Sterile labels

    Irradiated to eliminate microbial contamination

    Autoclave indicator labels

    Easy-to-read results based on steam, temperature, and time

    ETO indicator labels

    Indicate successful sterilization by ethylene oxide gas

    Gamma indicator labels

    Change color to indicate sterilization by gamma radiation

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    Have more questions? We have answers!

    Read on for answers to our customers’ most common questions.

    What are your cleanroom labels made of? How do I know they are safe to use?
    Are your labels certified for use in a cleanroom environment?
    Are your cleanroom labels resistant to chemicals, tearing, and temperature?
    Can I print your cleanroom labels using my current printer setup?
    Are there different sizes available?
    How are your cleanroom labels packaged?