Research compendium
Isopropyl Alcohol Swabs: research reference
This supply consists of individually sealed swabs impregnated with 70 % isopropyl alcohol. In the laboratory, 70 % isopropyl alcohol is used to clean surfaces and vial septa. Pureza does not declare a level of microbial reduction or disinfection performance: these are not verified by batch. It is used to prepare the work area and disinfect the stopper before each puncture in the laboratory.
Mechanism described in the literature
This supply is not a chemical entity under study and does not act on any biological target in the experiment. Its function is surface asepsis at the laboratory bench.
Declared technical information
| Field | Declared value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | 70 % isopropyl alcohol on a nonwoven fabric support |
| Sequence | Not applicable |
| Molecular formula | Not applicable |
| Molecular weight | Not applicable |
| CAS number | Not applicable |
| Physical form | Impregnated swab in individually sealed packaging |
| Appearance | Moistened white nonwoven fabric |
| Purity specification | Not applicable |
| Identity | Not applicable |
| Solubility | Not applicable |
| Storage | Room temperature, in closed packaging and away from sources of ignition |
| Stability after reconstitution | Not applicable |
Catalog names and search terms
These names help identify the catalog entry. A descriptive label is not evidence of efficacy, and structural identity still requires appropriate documentation.
- 70% isopropyl alcohol swabs
- Alcohol prep pads
- Aseptic handling supply
Catalog classification
Laboratory consumable
Laboratory handling
Reconstitution: Laboratory procedure: open one swab per use, disinfect the septum and allow the alcohol to evaporate before puncturing.
Storage: Keep the packaging closed in a dry, ventilated place, away from sources of ignition.
Personal protective equipment: Handle with nitrile gloves. Flammable product: keep away from open flames.
Questions and answers
What does the pack contain?
The pack contains one hundred individual swabs impregnated with 70 % isopropyl alcohol.
What are they used for in the laboratory?
They are used to disinfect the vial septum and work-area surfaces before each reconstitution or transfer procedure.