Kimberly-Clark Professional Offers White Paper On Minimizing Surface Contamination in Cleanrooms


ROSWELL, Ga. (September 15, 2006) - The maker of the new Kimtech Pure* CL3 Wipers for Cleanroom Environments has developed a new test method that directly measures the ability of a cleanroom wiper to clean a surface. The Clean Wiping Efficiency Test Method, developed by Kimberly-Clark Professional, is summarized in a new Knowledge Network* White Paper available for free download at www.kimtech.com/KIMTECH Pure Knowledge Network.

The Knowledge Network* White Paper presents test results for six 100% polyester cleanroom wipers. Of the wipers tested, Kimtech Pure* CL3 Wipers with patent-pending Clean-Dry Technology demonstrated the ability to deliver the best overall surface cleaning.

"In cleanroom environments, it's crucial to minimize surface contamination," explains Kim Dennis MacDougall, a research scientist for Kimberly-Clark Professional. "The improved surface wipe drying performance of Kimtech Pure* CL3 Wipers with Clean-Dry Technology means less liquid residue is left after wiping. Critical surfaces can be cleaned of contamination with less effort in less time while using fewer wipers. Ultimately, this results in a cleaner cleanroom."

As described in the Knowledge Network* White Paper, the Clean Wiping Efficiency Test Method offers several advantages over other test methods such as Dynamic Wiping Efficiency and Absorbent Capacity and Rate:

The test method focuses on the condition of the surface after wiping and can be altered to mimic specific surfaces and use techniques.
It displays a greater consistency in measuring the performance of a wiper.
It minimizes potential tester error.
It obtains a result related to the previously established methods but is more closely representative of the wiper's actual use in a cleanroom.
To receive a free copy of the Knowledge Network* White Paper, visit www.kimtech.com/KIMTECH Pure Knowledge Network or call 1-800-255-6401.

About Kimberly-Clark Professional

Kimberly-Clark Professional offers a range of well-known brands and product solutions for workplace settings, Do-It-Yourselfers (DIY) and away-from-home washrooms. Kimberly-Clark Professional workplace products include safety apparel, gloves and related accessories as well as task-engineered wipers for both "clean" and "dirty" manufacturing environments. DIY and professional contractor products include solutions for home improvement and automotive projects that make fixing up and cleaning up fast, easy and efficient. Known for innovative, quality solutions, Kimberly-Clark Professional's pioneering products include Coreless Bath Tissue, JRT® Bath Tissue, the KIMCARE® ALL-N-1 Skin Care System and KIMTECH® Wipers. Kimberly-Clark Professional's well-known brands include KLEENEX®, SCOTT®, WYPALL®, KIMTECH®, KLEENGUARD® and KIMCARE®. Kimberly-Clark Professional, located in Roswell, Ga., is a division of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) and can be visited on the web at www.kcprofessional.com

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - almost a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well being. With brands such as KLEENEX®, SCOTT®, HUGGIES®, PULL-UPS®, KOTEX® and DEPEND®, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the company's 134-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com.

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