General

The UTD Cleanroom Research Laboratory (CRL) provides safety for both the researchers and the specialized equipment. In order to prevent from seriously injuring researchers, users in the cleanroom must obey the safety rules and proceed with caution. In order to not contaminate the equipment being used, there are certain gowning procedures that must be followed.

The following list of Rules briefly summarizes the Current Operational practice of the Cleanroom Laboratory facility at UTD.  All users must read, understand and obey these rules in order to maintain their access privileges to the CRL.

Users must:

  • Not bring any food or drink into any area of the CRL.
  • Follow instructions from the CRL staff at all times.
  • Users must follow the CRL Safety Manual and Operating Procedures.
  • Users must work under a “buddy” system.
  • Users must assist in and follow CRL housekeeping procedures.
  • Users must apply and be certified for CRL access.
  • Users must maintain a professional decorum at all times.
  • Users must contact CRL staff for all chemical handling from storage bunkers.
  • Users must contact CRL staff for waste disposal from storage vessels.
  • Users must be trained and certified to run a process or operate a tool.
  • Users must obtain permission prior to introducing and/or storing new chemicals in the CRL. The form for permission request can be obtained here.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Safety Documents

During our experience operating the UT Dallas Cleanroom Research Laboratories (CRL), we have encountered safety issues that needed correcting. The following list of documents describes safety issues and the corrective action taken to resolve the danger to our users, as well as general safety issues associated with cleanroom environments.

(these documents are coming soon)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Safety Videos and Trainings

Please refer to the following helpful links and resources to familiarize yourself with lab safety practices in the Cleanroom

(More resources are coming soon)