Swab Selection Guide
New SteriClean®
BIO+ Range
SteriClean® Biocidal Disinfectant Sprays
"The ideal combination for maximum cleaning effect against microbial contamination"
SteriVal™
Validation Kit
For Surface Bio-burden Assessment...

Developed in conjunction with NHS Wales
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LEGEND* Note: Each of the swabs listed are Trade Mark, Chemtronics Inc. |
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Industry Specific Cleaning |
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Magneto Resistive Heads |
B |
C |
C |
A |
C |
NR |
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Read Write Heads |
A |
A |
B |
B |
A |
NR |
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Wafer Steppers and Equipment |
A |
A |
C |
NR |
C |
A |
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Validating Pharmaceutical Equipment |
A |
B |
NR |
NR |
NR |
B |
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Cleaning Lenses and Optics |
A |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
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Medical Devices |
A |
A |
A |
NR |
A |
A |
Application Specific |
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Applying Adhesives |
B |
B |
A |
NR |
B |
B |
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Applying Lubricants |
C |
B |
A |
NR |
B |
B |
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Trapping Particles |
A |
B |
B |
B |
A |
C |
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Absorbing Liquids |
B |
B |
B |
B |
A |
B |
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Removing Spot Liquids |
B |
B |
A |
B |
B |
C |
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Scrubbing Surfaces |
A |
A |
A |
B |
C |
B |
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Cleaning Static Sensitive Components |
C |
C |
C |
A |
C |
C |
Property Sensitive Components |
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Acetone Resistance |
A |
A |
C |
A |
NR |
A |
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Acid Resistance |
A |
A |
NR |
B |
NR |
A |
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Base Resistance |
C |
C |
NR |
C |
NR |
C |
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Alcohol Resistance |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Particle Entrapment |
A |
B |
B |
B |
A |
C |
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Low Ionic Levels |
A |
A |
B |
A |
B |
A |
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Low Nonvolatile Residue |
A |
A |
C |
B |
C |
A |
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Abrasion Resistance |
A |
A |
B |
A/C |
C |
A |
* Ratings reflect cost effectiveness for the application. |
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