[Problems of skin protection in clean rooms]

The high standard of quality of microelectronic products can be achieved only under clean room conditions. With people working in clean rooms - protective clothing notwithstanding - the incidence of skin flaking is high, and this can cause electronic faults. Even components of normal skin-care agents can be the cause of electronic short circuits. Common skin-care agents have been investigated by emission spectral analysis. Two products virtually free from inorganic substances (and hence ions) were tested in the clean rooms. Use of these skin cosmetics can lead to a considerable reduction in skin flaking.