Alcohol Swabs, Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads & IPA Swabs

Alcohol Swabs & Prep Pads

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Alcohol swabs and prep pads fall into two groups. For skin prep before injections, choose sterile isopropyl alcohol prep pads from Medline (70%, 2-ply, medium or large), CURAD (70%, thick 1-ply) and Dynarex, or Medline sterile alcohol swabsticks in triple packs. For cleaning electronics and equipment, choose Cleantex swabs pre-wetted with 91% alcohol, the Harmony Lab self-saturating foam swab with 99.9% isopropyl alcohol, or Read Right KeyKleen keyboard swabs. Dynarex povidone-iodine prep pads are also listed here.

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Medline

SKU: MDS093810-3PK

Medline Sterile Alcohol SwabSticks, 70% IPA, Triple Pack, 25/box

2 reviews

Sterile: Yes

Overall Length: 3.9 in.

Tip Material: Cotton

Anti-Static/ESD: No

Box Quantity: 25

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Dynarex

SKU: DYN1113

Dynarex Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads, 200/box

Box Quantity: 200

Sterile: Yes

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Cleantex

SKU: CT813

Cleantex 91% Alcohol Swabs, 25/box

5 reviews

Country of Origin: USA

Overall Length: 5 in.

Handle Length: 4"

Box Quantity: 25

Anti-Static/ESD: No

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Harmony Lab

SKU: HALCO-99IPA

Harmony Lab Self-Saturating 99.9% Alcohol Foam Snap Swabs, 25/bag

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Isopropyl Alcohol %: 99.9

Tip Material: Foam

Anti-Static/ESD: No

Bag Quantity: 25

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Medline

SKU: MDS090735Z

Medline Medium Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads, 2-Ply, 200 Count

Box Quantity: 200

Sterile: Yes

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Read Right

SKU: RR1243

Read Right KeyKleen Keyboard Swabs, 24 Count

Safety Data Sheet: SDS

Isopropyl Alcohol %: 60

Tip Material: Foam

Country of Origin: USA

Anti-Static/ESD: No

Item Quantity: 24

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Medline

SKU: MDS090670Z

Medline Large Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads, 2-Ply, 100 Count

Box Quantity: 100

Sterile: Yes

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Curad

SKU: CUR45585RBZ

CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads, Thick 1-Ply, 400 Count

Box Quantity: 100

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Alcohol Swabs

What are alcohol swabs for?

Alcohol swabs are commonly used in infection control to prepare the skin for injections and prevent infections. Sterile alcohol prep pads may also be used to prepare an injection site. By preparing an injection site, any bacteria or debris on the skin is removed, allowing the needle to puncture the skin cleanly.

Best practices for preparing an injection site include hand washing, putting on nitrile gloves, and swabbing the patient's skin for final preparation. Washing your hands or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer like Purell may be needed before, between, and after injections, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The WHO recommends the following steps for preparing an injection site.

Apply a 60–70% alcohol-based solution (isopropyl alcohol or ethanol) on a single-use swab or cotton-wool ball. DO NOT use methanol or methyl-alcohol as these are not safe for human use.
Wipe the area from the center of the injection site working outwards without going over the same area.
Apply the solution for 30 seconds, then allow it to dry completely.
Dispose of needles in a designated sharps container.

What type of alcohol is used in swabs?

Alcohol wipes and swabs in infection control use either isopropyl or ethanol-based alcohol. Methanol or methyl-alcohol are not safe for human use and will damage your patient's skin. The WHO recommends using solutions between 60-70% alcohol. There is an ongoing debate about whether it is necessary to prepare injection sites. It is common to use alcohol prep pads before vaccine administration in the United States.