A 70% IPA program looks simple until the workload ramps up: multiple rooms, multiple shifts, and multiple “temporary” bottles that quietly become permanent. The failures are predictable—streaking, uneven wetting, rushed dry-down, and inconsistent handling that turns a basic cleaning step into repeated rework.

CiDehol 8401 is a bulk, non-sterile 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol solution filtered to 0.2 µm and intended for ready-to-use cleaning where the operational goal is consistent coverage, fast evaporation, and a repeatable routine without rinse requirements. In many facilities, the 1-gallon format is stocked to support higher-frequency cleaning schedules, staging areas, and controlled-area replenishment plans.

Distributor note: SOSCleanroom has been a distributor of Decon for over 10 years supporting cleanrooms across the United States.

• General cleaning of hard surfaces and hoods in microbiology and tissue culture labs.
• Routine wipe-down of work surfaces and process equipment in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device environments where a non-sterile alcohol is acceptable for the task.
• Rapid dry-down cleaning where a rinse step is undesirable (Decon states the solution evaporates completely, so no rinse is required).
• Supply support for facilities that stage alcohol in defined areas and want fewer changeovers than smaller bottle formats.

• Meets USP specifications: 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol with USP purified water.
• Filtered to 0.2 µm for controlled, repeatable cleaning performance.
• Decon states the solution evaporates completely, so no rinse is required—useful for fast turnaround between tasks.
• Bulk gallon packaging supports higher-throughput cleaning schedules and reduces interruptions from frequent bottle swaps.
• Defined shelf life (2 years per Decon TDS) supports inventory planning and lot rotation discipline.
• Clear hazmat handling expectations at ordering/receiving (fee and shipping controls called out on the SOS listing).

CiDehol 70 is described by Decon as a 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol solution with 30% USP purified water, filtered to 0.2 µm. The Decon technical data sheet lists the ingredients as 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, USP and 30% Purified Water, USP.

CiDehol 8401 is supplied as 1-gallon bottles (4 per case). This is a non-sterile alcohol solution; sterility processing, irradiation, and endotoxin limits are not stated for this product in the provided source basis.

For non-sterile IPA, the “specs that matter” are the ones that shape daily outcomes: filtration level, composition, shelf life, and the practical constraints of hazmat shipping and storage. Use this table to align the product to your cleaning frequency, staging plan, and safety controls.

Attribute	CiDehol 8401
Solution	Non-sterile 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol solution (USP)
Water component	USP purified water (30% per Decon description/TDS)
Filtration	0.2 µm filtered
Evaporation / rinse need	Decon states IPA evaporates completely; no rinse required
Format	1 gallon bottles
Case pack	4 × 1 gallon per case
Shelf life	2 years (Decon TDS)
Product weight (shipping)	36.00 lbs (SOS listing)
Hazmat handling	Hazmat S/H fee required: $35.00 per case added to shipping (SOS listing)
Shipping limits called out on SOS listing	Ground shipping only; commercial address only
Country of origin	Not published in source basis

IPA performance is strongly influenced by technique. The product can be “right” and still underperform if the surface dries before soil is lifted, or if operators re-wet and spread contamination across zones. Decon’s guidance emphasizes complete surface coverage and allowing the solution to air dry.

Cleanliness is also about what the product is not: CiDehol 8401 is non-sterile. If your process step requires sterile, non-pyrogenic alcohol with sterility assurance documentation, align the cleaning step to your facility’s requirements and select a sterile alcohol product line appropriate to the risk.

Safety is non-negotiable with alcohol. The SDS classifies the product as a flammable liquid and vapor; typical transport references include UN 1219 (Isopropanol), Class 3, Packing Group II. Keep ignition sources controlled, maintain ventilation, and align PPE to your chemical hygiene plan.

• Sterility: Non-sterile (sterility assurance is not stated for this product in the provided source basis).
• Pack size: Four (1 gallon) bottles per case (SOS listing; Decon tech sheet includes 1 gallon/4 as a standard unit).
• Shelf life: 2 years (Decon TDS).
• Hazmat controls (ordering/receiving): SOS listing notes a hazmat shipping/handling fee and restricts shipment to ground-only and commercial addresses only.
• Country of origin: Not published in source basis.

In day-to-day work, bulk IPA succeeds when you standardize how it is applied and how you control secondary containers. The Decon TDS provides a simple use protocol: work in a well-ventilated area, spray or wipe until the surface is completely covered, and allow to air dry.

• Incomplete wetting: Light misting that never fully wets the surface leads to streaking and inconsistent soil removal.
• Re-deposition from wipe misuse: Using one wipe face across multiple areas spreads contamination and defeats the cleaning step.
• Uncontrolled secondary bottles: Unlabeled or long-lived refill sprayers create QC headaches and increase the chance of wrong-chemical events.
• Pooling and run-in: Over-application into seams/hardware can mobilize residue and later release it back onto the surface.
• Safety drift: Alcohol near ignition sources, inadequate ventilation, or missing eye protection causes avoidable incidents and downtime.

For non-sterile 70% IPA in bulk, the meaningful comparison points are: USP positioning, filtration claims, documentation quality (TDS/SDS availability), and packaging formats that fit your handling controls. Compare competitors by what your receiving and QA teams can verify on arrival.

• Other non-sterile 70% IPA bulk solutions: Compare filtration statements, composition, and shelf life, then validate packaging options that reduce “refill drift.”
• Bulk 99–100% IPA diluted in-house: Often introduces variability (water quality, mixing accuracy, labeling discipline) unless tightly controlled and documented.
• Pre-saturated IPA wipes: Helpful when spray control is difficult; compare saturation consistency, packaging integrity, and documentation provided.

CiDehol 70 is positioned for cleaning surfaces and hoods in microbiology and tissue culture labs and for cleaning surfaces and process equipment in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device facilities. The 1-gallon format is typically selected when teams want to reduce changeovers and keep cleaning supply continuity across shifts.

Fit checkpoint: confirm that a non-sterile alcohol is acceptable for the specific room classification, surface set, and step in your process. When sterility or non-pyrogenic requirements apply, align product selection to those requirements and your quality system documentation.