Electric Fogger Atomizer Sprayer
Dry Fogging for Complete Room Decontamination.
Biological decontamination by hand is time-consuming and subject to human error. Dry fogging penetrates normally inaccessible areas for top to bottom decontamination Dry foggers produce droplets as small as 7.5 microns which reduce condensation, surface wetting, and possible corrosion. Area coverage is more uniform and the fog penetrates cracks, crevices, ventilation systems and other challenging areas like high corners and underneath furniture.
In agreement with the CDC, a sterilization process “can only sterilize surfaces that can be contacted by the sterilant.” Biological monitors (spore strips) both at the time of installation and routinely to ensure effectiveness of the process.
Hospital grade disinfectant.
Isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol), also known as isopropanol or IPA, is the most common and widely used disinfectant within pharmaceutics, hospitals, cleanrooms, and electronics or medical device manufacturing. Different solutions, purity grades, concentrations, and alcohol types yield beneficial cleaning and disinfection properties when applied correctly.
Why Not Use Higher Isopropyl Alcohol (91%+) Concentrations?
70% isopropyl alcohol upholds key requirements for use as a bactericidal in cleanrooms or medical facilities, but also for general purposes. 70% IPA/30% water solutions produce less vapor and odor, therefore reducing risks of toxic fumes or combustion. When isopropyl alcohol reacts with air, light, and oxygen, it forms unstable peroxides which increase the likeliness of explosion, especially when heated with aluminum. IPA volatility increases with storage time and alcohol concentration.
70% IPA is less flammable but also offers a more economical price point for general wipe down and large-surface disinfection. Likewise, high-moisture alcohols evaporate slower and increase contact time without becoming immediately dry. If 70% IPA is so effective as both a general-purpose cleaner and disinfectant.
When Is 99% Isopropyl Alcohol Used?
99% isopropyl alcohol is ideal as a solvent or cleaning agent for industries that produce water sensitive items, therefore rapid evaporation and low water content is favorable. 99% USP IPA provides the lowest presence of water and in some forms is free from denaturants. Computer technicians, medical device manufacturers, printed circuit board manufacturers, and soldering and rework technicians prefer immediate evaporation for work with sensitive devices such as integrated circuit adapters, computer chips, and circuit boards. 99% IPA evaporates cleanly and minimizes residual substances. Rapid evaporation reduces shelf life but is more effective against sticky residues, grease, and grime than 70% concentrations. Because isopropanol is hygroscopic, acetone may yield better grime fighting results for inks or oils
What’s the Advantage of Microfiber Wipes for Surface Decontamination
A microfiber wipe is ideal when combined with a low-level surface disinfectant such as IPA or more aggressive high-level disinfectants. IPA in a 70% concentration is widely considered rapidly antibacterial and virucidal, however is not effective against bacterial spores and some viruses. Microfiber enhances the performance and removes up to 99.9999999% of surface deposits. Other products may kill effectively, but will not remove nearly as much of the contaminate. Depending on the application a use, a microfiber flat mop (non-woven, knit, woven) and microfiber wiper (non-woven, knit, woven) are common recommendations.
What’s The Advantage of IPA Saturated Wipes for Surface Decontamination?
Wipes perform best when lightly saturated with an appropriate cleaning fluid (typically solvent blend) which “attracts” contaminants and eliminates static. Saturating wipers by end-users, on site with gloves, may lead to inconsistent results and over-saturation deposits, as opposed to attracting contamination.