Foam Tipped IPA Clean Swab

Brand:iCleanhcy
Model No:CY-IPA-SWI707
Material:Head: Foam +99.7% IPA Solution, Handle: Polypropylene
Color:White/Green
Size：Total Length: 128mm
Certificate:ISO9001, ISO14001,ISO13485
Service: OEM/ODM
Free sample：Available
Port: Shenzhen
Payment Term: T/T, Western Union, Paypal

Manufacturer:Huachenyang Tech

Custom mold opening 15 days

Foam Tipped IPA Clean Swab

This term refers to a highly specialized type of single-use cleaning tool designed for critical environments.

1. Breakdown of the Term
   Foam Tipped: The swab has a head made of a porous, absorbent foam material (often polyurethane or a similar polymer). This is chosen for its ability to hold liquid, apply it evenly without dripping, and gently wipe surfaces without scratching.

IPA: Stands for Isopropyl Alcohol, a very common and effective solvent, disinfectant, and cleaning agent. It evaporates quickly and leaves no residue, which is crucial for sensitive applications. Concentrations are typically 70% IPA/30% water for optimal disinfecting efficacy, but can vary (e.g., 99% for fast drying).

Clean Swab / Cleaning Swab: This indicates the swab is manufactured, packaged, and sold in a way to ensure it is itself clean and non-contaminating. They are often sterilized (e.g., by Gamma irradiation or ETO gas) and packaged in individual pouches or clamshells to maintain cleanliness until use.

2. Primary Purpose and Key Features
   The core purpose of this swab is to precisely clean, disinfect, and apply or remove solvents in situations where contamination, lint, or scratches are unacceptable.

Key Features:

Low Lint & Non-Abrasive: The foam is designed not to shed particles or fibers that could contaminate sensitive components.

High Purity: The materials are chosen to be chemically compatible and not leave behind ionic or other chemical residues.

Solvent-Compatible: The foam and stem (often polypropylene or another plastic) are resistant to dissolving or degrading when used with IPA and other solvents.

Precise Application: The foam tip allows for controlled application of solvent to a specific area without flooding it.

3. Common Applications
   These swabs are essential tools in industries where microscopic contamination can cause failure:

Electronics Manufacturing & Repair: Cleaning flux residues from circuit boards, precise application of solvent for rework, cleaning optical lenses (e.g., in cameras, sensors), cleaning contacts, and preparing surfaces for conformal coating.

Medical Device & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: disinfecting and cleaning critical components before assembly, wiping down surfaces in cleanrooms, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Aerospace & Automotive (Electronics): Cleaning sensitive sensors, connectors, and other electronic components during manufacturing and maintenance.

Telecommunications: Cleaning fiber optic connectors and laser components where even microscopic dust can disrupt signals.

Laboratory Research: Handling and cleaning sensitive samples and instrumentation.

4. How to Use It Correctly
   Don PPE: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) like nitrile gloves and safety glasses, as IPA can be irritating to skin and eyes.

Open Package: Tear open the protective pouch, taking care not to touch the foam tip to any non-sterile surface.

Apply Solvent (if not pre-saturated): If using a dry swab, gently pour a small amount of IPA onto the foam tip. Avoid oversaturating it.

Clean/Gently Wipe: Wipe the target surface with the saturated foam tip using a gentle, non-abrasive motion. Use a rolling motion to present a clean side of the foam as it gets dirty.

Discard Immediately: Use the swab only once and then discard it properly. Never re-dip a used swab into a clean solvent bottle, as this will contaminate the entire bottle.

Allow to Dry: Let the IPA evaporate completely from the cleaned surface.

5. Important Safety Notes
   Flammable: Isopropyl Alcohol is highly flammable. Use only in well-ventilated areas away from any ignition sources (sparks, open flames, hot surfaces).

Volatile: It evaporates quickly, and inhalation of vapors should be minimized.

Skin Irritant: Prolonged contact can dry out and irritate the skin.