IPA (isopropyl alcohol) cleaning cotton swabs have the following advantages and precautions for use:

Advantages

• Efficient Cleaning: Isopropyl alcohol is an excellent organic solvent that can quickly dissolve and remove various stubborn stains such as oil stains, grease, adhesive residues, and soldering flux, with remarkable cleaning effects.
• Bactericidal and Disinfectant: Isopropyl alcohol has bactericidal properties and can effectively kill a variety of bacteria and some viruses. It can achieve a disinfection effect while cleaning, making it suitable for environments with high hygiene requirements.
• Rapid Volatility: Isopropyl alcohol is volatile. After use, it can dry quickly without leaving water stains or other residues on the cleaned surface, avoiding secondary pollution to the cleaned items or affecting their performance.
• Wide Range of Applications: It can be used for cleaning the surfaces of various materials, such as metals, plastics, glass, rubber, etc., and has a wide range of applications in multiple fields such as electronics, healthcare, optical instruments, and precision machinery.
• Convenient to Use: The design of the cotton swab makes the cleaning operation more precise. It can reach into some narrow, crevice-like areas that are difficult to access for cleaning, and it is easy to hold and control, with a simple and convenient operation.

Precautions

• Flammability: Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid. When using it, keep it away from open flames, heat sources, and electric sparks, etc., to avoid fire or explosion accidents. After use, place the cotton swabs in a safe place and do not discard them casually.
• Irritation: Isopropyl alcohol has a certain degree of irritation to the skin and eyes. When using it, avoid contact with sensitive areas such as the eyes and mouth. If accidentally contacted, immediately rinse with a large amount of clean water and seek medical attention promptly. Prolonged contact with the skin may cause dry skin and defatting. It is recommended to wear gloves during operation.
• Well-ventilated Environment: When using IPA isopropyl alcohol cleaning cotton swabs, ensure that the use environment is well-ventilated to reduce the concentration of the volatile isopropyl alcohol in the air and avoid inhaling too much of the volatile gas, which may cause harm to the human body, such as causing discomfort symptoms like headache, dizziness, and nausea.
• Quality Selection: When purchasing, choose products with reliable quality to ensure that the material of the cotton swab will not shed fibers, so as to avoid contaminating the cleaned items during the cleaning process. At the same time, pay attention to the concentration of isopropyl alcohol. Generally, the concentration used for cleaning and disinfection is about 70% – 90%. Too high or too low a concentration will affect the cleaning and bactericidal effects.
• Avoid Mixing Use: Do not randomly mix isopropyl alcohol with other chemical substances to prevent chemical reactions that may generate harmful gases or reduce the cleaning effect. In particular, avoid mixing it with strong oxidants, acids, and other substances.