AEROWIPE Hard Surface Wipes are a synthetic tissue saturated with 70% V/V Isopropyl Alcohol BP. These are not suitable for use as skin wipes but are primarily designed for hard surface disinfecting and cleaning.
Also available in an industrial application containing 90% V/V Isopropyl Alcohol BP.
Further information
Alcohol kills germs through a simple chemical process known as denaturation.
Denaturation occurs when alcohol molecules break down the proteins present in the structure of germs. When the proteins break down and lose their structure, they can’t function properly. They lose their membrane protection, dehydrate, and quickly die.
This process is similar to what happens when you wash your hands with soap and water. However, soap is even more effective than alcohol.
The most widely used alcohol-based sanitisers contain ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol). Ethanol is chemically the same as drinking alcohol. You might have heard isopropanol referred to as rubbing alcohol.
When looking for household cleaners or hand sanitisers that can kill germs, opt for ones that indicate at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol as an ingredient.
Keep in mind that these products aren’t meant to be consumed. They won’t help kill germs that are already inside your body. Plus, ingesting these products poses life-threatening health risks.
