What Is Pharmaceutical Flooring?

The definition of pharmaceutical flooring includes the use of specially-designed flooring system in manufacturing units, labs, clean rooms, and drug packaging in pharmaceutical companies. The main advantages are ease in cleaning and durability of floor surfaces.

As compared to normal concrete floors, the pharmaceutical flooring needs to endure the harsh process of cleaning, handling of chemicals, and other related operations. Flooring systems that are frequently used include epoxy flooring, polyurethane (PU) flooring, and seamless flooring for pharma.

Different types of flooring are required depending on the type of room being used, cleaners used, chemicals involved, and level of traffic and operations involved. Other specifications such as low porosity, anti-slip properties, and electrostatic flooring may be needed for different applications.

Importance of Pharmaceutical Flooring in India

Pharmaceutical flooring is of great importance in keeping a clean and hygienic environment in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industries of India. Floors are likely to come in contact with chemicals such as disinfectants, frequent mopping, chemicals spills, and constant rolling of trolleys and equipment.

An appropriate flooring system will minimize the number of joints and spaces where dirt, moisture, and other contaminants can accumulate. The flooring will provide easy cleaning of the surface.

Chemical resistant floors are very important in the laboratories and production facilities. In some critical areas, ESD (Electrostatic Dissipative) floors need to be used for controlling static electricity.

Best Flooring for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Different types of floors will suit different functions and environmental conditions of each space. CoatEXX Industrial Solutions can review the current floor and determine which kind of floor system is suitable for the intended purpose.

Self-Levelling Epoxy Floor

The self-levelling epoxy floor offers a smooth finish floor in case of suitable production zones, corridors, and packaging areas. The thickness and composition will depend on traffic, substrate and chemical resistance.

ESD Floor

The ESD floor is intended for spaces where electrostatic discharge needs to be managed. The electrical resistance level will determine conductive elements and earthing.

Epoxy Cove

Epoxy Cove Joint: This joint is created between the floor and the wall to prevent the creation of problems in cleaning due to the need for high sanitation.

PU Floor

The polyurethane floor could be suitable for spaces with certain levels of exposure to chemicals, humidity or temperature change.

Cleanroom, Laboratory and GMP Flooring

Cleanroom Epoxy Flooring

The cleanroom epoxy flooring provides a smooth and easy-to-clean surface under the controlled conditions. The light-colored surface will help to spot any dust accumulation easily and make it easier to clean. This epoxy coating will be supplied if there ever arises a need for the area to join the wall and the floor. In this case, the system chosen must conform to the classification of the room, cleaning requirements, and the facility standards. The floor itself does not guarantee the conformance of the cleanroom.

Laboratory Floor

The laboratory floor is exposed to solvent spillage, chemicals, disinfecting liquids, mopping, etc. Epoxy floor or other resinous flooring system will ensure protection of the concrete subfloor against the specified abuses. The materials selection should take into account the presence of the particular chemicals.

GMP Floor by Areas

Production Area: Seamless epoxy floors with coving where necessary.

Corridors and Airlocks: Suitable floor for repeated pedestrian and wheeled equipment traffic.

Packing Area and Warehouses: Suitable floor with line marking.

Utility Area and Washdown Area: PU Floor/Slip-Resistant Floor.

Sensitive Area: Anti-static (ESD) floor if static protection is necessary for the process.

Pharmaceutical Flooring Cost and Selection

In India, the price of pharmaceutical flooring is determined by the type of flooring, thickness of application, condition of the concrete, size of floor and necessary preparation prior to laying of flooring. Coving, repair, electrical specifications, requirements for resistance of chemicals and scheduling can also influence the quotation.

Prior to deciding on the flooring system, you have to consider the following:

• Specifications related to hygiene and cleaning.
• Chemical and disinfection resistance.
• Foot traffic, mobility of carts and weight of equipment.
• Slip resistance and ESD specifications.
• Condition of concrete: strength, moisture and surface.
• Coving requirements and floor marking.
• Installation scheduling and maintenance.

CoatEXX Industrial Solutions can evaluate the conditions at your facility and give a written quotation regarding the system recommended and its layers and thickness.

Why Choose CoatEXX Industrial Solutions?

At CoatEXX Industrial Solutions we specialize in floorings for pharmaceutical factories, labs, cleanrooms, and other industrial installations.

It entails assessment of the site, selection of the right material and installation as per the requirements of the facility.

Scope of work is as follows:

• Assessment of concrete before coating.
• Advice on flooring of rooms.
• Installation planning for coving and floor markings.
• Installation as per the scheduled shut downs and access.
• Material and testing documents as applicable.
• Test report on ESD as per project requirement after completion.

Related Flooring Services

Epoxy Flooring

Resin floor without seams for appropriate pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

PU Flooring

Polyurethane floor based on certain chemical, moisture, and temperature requirements.

ESD Flooring

Floor for areas where electrostatic properties need to be controlled.

Epoxy Coving

Curved joining of walls and floors for easy cleaning.

Floor Repair and Recoating

Floor solutions for existing floors, to be determined after assessment.

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