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1) Practical solutions in a critical environment
In ISO-classified manufacturing and laboratory workflows, 70% isopropyl alcohol is routinely used because it evaporates quickly and supports repeatable wipe-down steps on
non-porous surfaces. The operational risk is rarely “does alcohol work” — it is whether teams apply it consistently (wet coverage, clean wipe patterns, disciplined change-outs)
without creating new variability (spray-only habits, cross-contamination, or missed documentation).
CiDehol® 8416 is designed as a practical, point-of-use format: a ready-to-use, non-sterile 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol solution made to USP specifications,
filtered to 0.2 microns, packaged in a 16 oz. trigger spray bottle. It is intended for controlled environments where sterile alcohol is not required by the facility SOP.
2) What this product is used for
- Routine surface wipe-downs of benches, carts, pass-through staging areas, doors/handles, and other non-porous contact points in controlled environments.
- Wiping and residue-removal steps during changeovers where a fast-evaporating alcohol is preferred and a rinse is not desired (process dependent).
- Cleaning of hoods and work surfaces in microbiology and tissue culture lab workflows, where facilities standardize a filtered IPA solution.
- Standardized “grab-and-go” cleaning at the point of use, where bottle handling and coverage control matter as much as chemistry.
3) Why customers consider this product
- USP-aligned formulation: 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol / 30% purified water, both USP per manufacturer and SOSCleanroom documentation.
- 0.2 µm filtration: intended to reduce particulate contamination relative to unfiltered alcohol blends.
- Point-of-use control: 16 oz. trigger spray supports controlled application for benches and carts without managing bulk containers in the work zone.
- Program repeatability: consistent chemistry and supporting SDS/TDS documentation help EHS and QA standardize materials in cleaning files.
- Trusted manufacturer support: Decon Labs produces contamination-control chemistries with published technical and safety documentation used across laboratories and controlled environments.
4) Materials, composition, and build
CiDehol® 8416 is a ready-to-use 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol solution formulated with 30% purified water. Both components are listed as USP grade in
Decon Labs technical documentation. The solution is filtered to 0.2 microns and packaged into a 16 oz. trigger spray bottle for controlled application.
- Composition (by volume): 70% isopropyl alcohol, USP / 30% purified water, USP.
- Filtration: 0.2 micron filtered.
- Container format: 16 oz. trigger spray bottle (ready to use).
- Safety basics: flammable liquid and vapor; avoid heat, sparks, and open flame; use in a well-ventilated area and follow SDS guidance for PPE and handling.
5) Specifications in context
| Attribute |
CiDehol 8416 |
| Manufacturer |
Decon Laboratories, Inc. (Decon Labs) |
| Catalog number |
8416 |
| Solution type |
70% Isopropyl Alcohol |
| Concentration / ingredients (by volume) |
70% isopropyl alcohol, USP / 30% purified water, USP |
| Filtration |
0.2 micron filtered |
| Sterile status |
Non-sterile |
| Package size |
16 oz. trigger spray bottle |
| Order unit (SOSCleanroom listing) |
Single bottle |
| Shelf life |
2 years from date of manufacture (expiration date printed on product) |
| Storage |
Do not store above 120°F |
| Availability (SOSCleanroom field) |
10–14 business days (lead times can change; confirm at checkout) |
| Weight (SOSCleanroom field) |
18.00 lbs |
| Shipping constraints (SOSCleanroom description) |
Hazmat ground shipment; ground shipping only; commercial address only; hazmat fee applies per shipment/case |
| Transport (SDS) |
UN1219, Isopropanol, Class 3, Packing Group II |
Selection note for quality teams
The most common failure with alcohol programs is technique drift: uneven wetting, reuse of visibly loaded wipes, and “spray-only” habits that skip controlled wiping.
Choose this 16 oz. format when your SOP emphasizes point-of-use control and frequent bottle change-outs are acceptable. If your workflow needs fewer change-outs or uses qualified
refill/dispense controls, consider a larger package format (without introducing unapproved decanting steps).
6) Performance and cleanliness considerations
Alcohol performance depends on wet coverage and how the surface is wiped. IPA is widely used for routine disinfection wipe-downs on non-porous surfaces, but it is not a sporicide.
If your contamination control strategy requires sporicidal action, alcohol is typically one component of a broader rotation that is defined and justified by your quality system.
- Wet coverage matters: a surface must be visibly wetted; misting a few areas and walking away leaves untreated islands.
- Clean before disinfect: if there is visible residue, clean first; disinfecting over soil smears contamination and undermines repeatability.
- Wipe geometry: use one-direction, overlapping passes; avoid circular wiping that redistributes soils back onto “clean” zones.
- Compatibility control: IPA can affect certain plastics, coatings, labels, and adhesives; confirm with internal compatibility/validation methods.
7) Packaging, sterility, traceability, and country of origin
- Packaging: 16 oz. trigger spray bottle; sold as a single bottle through SOSCleanroom.
- Sterility: non-sterile; intended for programs where sterile alcohol is not required by SOP.
- Traceability: retain lot/expiration information from the bottle label and receiving paperwork per your internal documentation rules.
- Shipping controls: flammable liquid; SOSCleanroom notes hazmat ground shipment with ground-only and commercial-address restrictions; an ORM-D acknowledgment prompt may be required at checkout.
- Country of origin: not stated in source basis.
8) Best-practice use
The goal is a repeatable, auditable wipe-down step: controlled application, controlled wipe pattern, controlled change-out, and controlled disposal. Use your validated SOP as the
governing method. The practices below are practical controls that help reduce day-to-day variation.
- Set up the work zone: remove obvious soils first; stage clean wipes; confirm airflow/ventilation and eliminate ignition sources.
- Apply for coverage: spray or wet a wipe until the target surface is fully covered (avoid dry wiping, which can abrade and redistribute residues).
- Wipe in one direction: use overlapping passes, moving from cleaner to dirtier zones; fold to fresh faces and change wipes before they become loaded.
- Work in sections: on larger surfaces, treat one section at a time so the surface stays wet long enough to be meaningful for your process expectations.
- Control the trigger head: keep the nozzle off benches and carts; if the sprayer is dropped or contacts questionable surfaces, quarantine it per your internal rules.
- Close out cleanly: cap/park the bottle, discard used wipes per facility waste rules, and document the step if your batch record or room log requires it.
9) Common failure modes
- Spray-only cleaning: surface is misted but not wiped, leaving uneven coverage and redepositing soils later.
- Reusing loaded wipes: streaking begins and contaminants are redistributed instead of removed.
- Skipping pre-cleaning: disinfectant is applied over residue, which smears and reduces repeatability.
- Trigger/nozzle contamination: sprayer contacts benches or gloves touch the nozzle repeatedly; bottle becomes a contamination vector.
- Flammability shortcuts: use near ignition sources or poor ventilation increases risk and violates basic EHS controls.
10) Closest competitors
Similar non-sterile 70% IPA products compete primarily on filtration/cleanliness controls, packaging quality, documentation completeness (SDS/TDS), and supply consistency.
When comparing options, focus on what your SOP actually requires: non-sterile vs. sterile, filtration expectations, and packaging controls that reduce handling variability.
- Ecolab / Klercide™ alcohol formats (non-sterile options vary by program): often selected when sites want standardized documentation sets and broader facility programs.
- Contec® alcohol formats (non-sterile options vary by region): commonly evaluated where facilities want contamination-control packaging discipline and program continuity.
11) Critical environment fit for this product
CiDehol® 8416 fits best in controlled environments that need a consistent, filtered 70% IPA for routine wipe-downs but do not require sterile alcohol for the task. It is commonly
aligned with ISO-classified manufacturing support areas, R&D labs, and controlled production zones where the SOP defines non-sterile alcohol as acceptable and where quick,
repeatable surface cleaning is a daily requirement.
If your process requires sterile or non-pyrogenic alcohol, or your documentation set requires sterility processing and sterility testing records, use a sterile alcohol product that
is explicitly qualified for those requirements. Your internal risk assessment and SOP should make that boundary clear.
12) SOSCleanroom note about SOP's
The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions and improve day-to-day handling technique.
It is not your facility’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), batch record, or validation protocol.
Customers are responsible for establishing, training, and enforcing SOPs that fit their specific risks, products, equipment, cleanroom classification, and regulatory obligations.
Always confirm material compatibility, cleanliness suitability, sterility requirements, and acceptance criteria using your internal quality system and documented methods.
If you adapt any technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Your team should review and approve the final method, then qualify it for your specific surfaces,
solvents, cleanliness limits, inspection methods, and risk profile. In short: use these best-practice suggestions to strengthen your SOPs—not to replace them.
13) Source basis
- SOSCleanroom product page (CiDehol 8416): https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/solutions/cidehol-8416-non-sterile-70-isopropyl-alcohol-solution-16-oz/
- Manufacturer product page (Decon Labs | CiDehol 70): https://deconlabs.com/products/disinfectant-cidehol-70/
- Manufacturer Technical Data Sheet (CiDehol 70 Tech Sheet, Rev. 07/2021): https://deconlabs.com/tds/CiDehol%2070%20Tech%20sheet%202011.pdf
- Manufacturer Safety Data Sheet (CiDehol 70 SDS, Date of Revision: 12/31/2024R): https://deconlabs.com/sds/CiDehol%2070%20SDS.pdf
- SOS-hosted TDS copy (PDF): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Decon_pdf/CiDehol%2070%20Tech%20sheet%202011.pdf
- SOS-hosted SDS copy (PDF, Date of Revision: 02/23/2016): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Decon_pdf/CiDehol%2070%20SDS.pdf
- ISO: https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html
- FDA: https://www.fda.gov/
- ASTM: https://www.astm.org/
- IEST: https://www.iest.org/
SOSCleanroom is the source for this Technical Vault entry.
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Last reviewed: Jan. 8, 2026
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