Swab Selection Guide

New SteriClean®
BIO+ Range

New BIO+ range

SteriClean® Biocidal Disinfectant Sprays
"The ideal combination for maximum cleaning effect against microbial contamination"

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Flowrap 100

Flowrap 100

The real alternative to tub wipes

Effective against MRSA

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SteriVal™
Validation Kit


For Surface Bio-burden Assessment...

Developed in conjunction with NHS Wales
Developed in conjunction with NHS Wales

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LEGEND*
A=EXCELLENT
B=GOOD
C=FAIR
NR=NOT RECOMMENDED
 

Note: Each of the swabs listed are Trade Mark, Chemtronics Inc.

Cleanroom Scrubbers Diamond Swabs Tuff-Wick Swabs M.R.Technology Swabs Utility Swabs Pillow-Tip Swabs

Industry Specific Cleaning

Magneto Resistive Heads

B

C

C

A

C

NR

Read Write Heads

A

A

B

B

A

NR

Wafer Steppers and Equipment

A

A

C

NR

C

A

Validating Pharmaceutical Equipment

A

B

NR

NR

NR

B

Cleaning Lenses and Optics

A

C

C

C

C

C

Medical Devices

A

A

A

NR

A

A

Application Specific

Applying Adhesives

B

B

A

NR

B

B

Applying Lubricants

C

B

A

NR

B

B

Trapping Particles

A

B

B

B

A

C

Absorbing Liquids

B

B

B

B

A

B

Removing Spot Liquids

B

B

A

B

B

C

Scrubbing Surfaces

A

A

A

B

C

B

Cleaning Static Sensitive Components

C

C

C

A

C

C

Property Sensitive Components

Acetone Resistance

A

A

C

A

NR

A

Acid Resistance

A

A

NR

B

NR

A

Base Resistance

C

C

NR

C

NR

C

Alcohol Resistance

A

A

A

A

A

A

Particle Entrapment

A

B

B

B

A

C

Low Ionic Levels

A

A

B

A

B

A

Low Nonvolatile Residue

A

A

C

B

C

A

Abrasion Resistance

A

A

B

A/C

C

A

* Ratings reflect cost effectiveness for the application.

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