What concentration of alcohol is in these disinfectant wipes?
These wipes contain 75% ethyl alcohol (ethanol), which exceeds the CDC-recommended minimum of 60% alcohol for effective hand and surface disinfection. The 75% concentration provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses (including enveloped viruses), and fungi, making them appropriate for medical surface disinfection, pre-procedural skin prep, and field hygiene.
What is the difference between the 60-count, 90-count, and 160-count containers?
All three sizes contain the same 75% alcohol wipes — the difference is purely the number of wipes per container. The 60-count is well-suited for individual first aid kits, vehicle kits, and smaller deployments. The 90-count works for office or station supply. The 160-count is ideal for high-use environments like EMS bays, clinics, or busy first aid stations. Cases are available for the 60-count (48 packs, 2,880 total wipes) and 90-count (12 containers, 1,080 total wipes) for bulk resupply.
Are these wipes safe for skin use or only for surfaces?
These wipes are labeled for both personal and medical use, making them appropriate for hand antisepsis as well as surface disinfection. The 75% ethanol formulation is safe for skin application in the same way that standard alcohol-based hand sanitizers are — though repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dryness. They are not intended as wound irrigation solutions; for wound care, appropriate saline or antiseptic wound cleansers should be used.
How many wipes come in a case for bulk ordering?
The 60-count case contains 48 individual 60-count containers for a total of 2,880 wipes per case. The 90-count case contains 12 containers for a total of 1,080 wipes. Case purchasing is the most economical option for agencies, fire stations, EMS services, or facilities that stock multiple first aid kits and need regular resupply.
Are these the same as standard isopropyl alcohol prep pads?
No. Standard isopropyl alcohol prep pads (like those used for IV site prep) are typically small single-use swabs with 70% isopropyl alcohol. These 75% ethyl alcohol disinfectant wipes are a larger-format wipe — better suited for wiping down equipment surfaces, cleaning larger skin areas, or field hygiene. Both are useful products for first aid kits, but they serve different primary applications.
