The Right Cleanroom Wiper

SOSCLEANROOM | CONTAMINATION-CONTROL SELECTION GUIDE

The Right Cleanroom Wiper Is the One Your Process Can Defend.

A practical guide to selecting dry, pre-wetted, sterile and nonsterile wipers by material, edge construction, particle and residue performance, cleaning chemistry, packaging, and actual work conditions. Compare verified SOScleanroom products and learn how to qualify a selection without relying on an ISO label alone.

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The essential decision

There is no universally “best” cleanroom wiper.

A cleanroom wiper is part of a controlled process. Its job may be to pick up particles, remove chemical films, distribute a disinfectant, absorb a benign spill, protect a surface or support a validated procedure. The right product satisfies the most consequential performance requirement without introducing a new contamination risk.

Priority: particles / fibers

Control what the wiper releases

Review measured particles and fibers, fabric integrity and edge construction. A sealed edge can help, but evaluate the complete wiper and test context.

Priority: chemistry / residues

Control what remains

Review nonvolatile residue (NVR), ionic extractables, the cleaning agent, surface response and drying behavior.

Priority: sterile process

Control presentation and entry

Confirm product sterility, package integrity, transfer procedure, labeling, certificate needs and the approved area-specific SOP.

Priority: liquid pickup

Control usable sorption

Review absorption capacity and wet-out rate, then verify handling and pickup on the actual fluid and surface.

Remember: A cleanroom ISO class refers to the concentration of airborne particles in an environment, not automatic certification of a wiper. ISO 14644-18:2023 specifically addresses the assessment of cleanroom consumables.

A seven-step specification path

Choose by risk first, then prove the choice.

Step 01

Define task and zone

Identify the specific room, equipment, critical surface, process step, regulatory requirements and required result.

Step 02

Identify unwanted contamination

Differentiate particles, fibers, chemical films, ions, microbes, residues, oils and ordinary dirt. Each requires different evidence.

Step 03

Define substrate and contact

Identify coatings, polished surfaces, gaskets, plastics, electronics and rough surfaces; assess scratch and snagging potential.

Step 04

Specify the chemistry

Document agent, concentration, water grade, surface wet-contact time, solvent exposure, package storage and incompatibilities.

Step 05

Choose material, edge and format

Shortlist knit/nonwoven, cut-edge/sealed-edge, sterile/nonsterile and dry/pre-wetted based on the first four steps.

Step 06

Obtain technical documentation

Request current TDS and relevant methods, particle/fiber data, NVR/ions, sterility or lot documents, packaging information.

Step 07

Validate in actual use

Run an approved side-by-side comparison, set acceptance criteria, train operators, document substitutions and monitor performance.

Shortlisting is not release: a manufacturer recommendation or catalog ISO range can be useful screening information, but the facility is responsible for qualifying the wiper in its actual work process.

Fabric science

How wiper material changes the trade-offs.

Material / construction	Potential strengths	Questions before approval
100% continuous-filament polyester knit	Durable, controllable fiber release, often selected for cleaner and more demanding wiping.	Cut versus sealed edges, NVR/ions, abrasion, wetting chemistry and surface compatibility.
Cellulose / polyester hydroentangled nonwoven	Absorbency and useful wet strength for routine work and many aqueous cleaning tasks.	Fiber release, extractables, use around residue-sensitive surfaces, suitability in the specific zone.
100% melt-blown polypropylene nonwoven	Widely available in controlled pre-wetted formats; effective for particular solvent-application tasks.	Do not assume high bulk sorption or universal solvent compatibility; assess substrate, wetness and package.
Two-ply polyester / engineered high-sorption knit	May improve liquid pickup while offering polyester-based cleanliness properties.	Compare liquid capacity, particle release, thickness, handling and cost per qualified task.
Microdenier or microfiber constructions	Potentially useful for defined fine-particle removal or specialized surfaces.	Scratch testing, extraction profiles, compatibility and evidence for the actual surface.
Specialty fabrics and composites	Enable particular cleaning, mechanical or chemical performance targets.	Treat material and test data as SKU-specific; do not extrapolate across unrelated fabric families.

Material categories are starting points, not quality grades. In particular, Wiper Materials & Selection Guide expands on fabric engineering and the difference between knit and nonwoven structures.

Construction details

Cut edge, sealed edge and sealed border are not interchangeable labels.

Cut edge

Cut / unsealed edge

Fabric is cut to size without additional edge sealing. May meet specifications for many tasks; review measured releasables, snagging and handling.

Sealed edge

Thermal or laser-sealed edge

Localized sealing can reduce fraying and fiber loss from the perimeter, but performance depends on the full fabric and processing method.

Sealed border

Engineered border construction

A wider sealed or engineered border can provide additional edge integrity; compare measured properties rather than assuming universal superiority.

Other process variables

Laundering, conversion and packing

Controlled processing, washing, cutting and packaging can materially influence residues and particle/fiber profiles even when base fabric is similar.

Example: TX1009 AlphaWipe is listed with a cut edge, TX2069 ThermaSeal60 with a sealed edge and TX1010 Vectra Alpha10 with a sealed border. These distinctions are verified on the current SOS product pages.

Read the evidence

What a useful technical data sheet should measure.

Measurement	What it tells you	How it can be misread
Releasable particles and fibers	Particle/fiber burden released under a stated method, size range and mechanical stress.	Counts from different methods, size cutoffs, or test conditions cannot automatically be compared.
NVR / extractables	Nonvolatile material extracted or left behind under stated solvent and test conditions.	A low NVR number from water extraction does not establish low NVR in IPA or another solvent.
Ionic extractables	Specified ions such as sodium, potassium or chloride under stated extraction/analysis methods.	A total number without species, units, extraction chemistry or detection limits may be insufficient.
Sorptive capacity	Quantity of liquid absorbed under specified test conditions (e.g. mass or volume per area).	Not the same as the amount one wipe will pick up in a real operation.
Sorptive rate / wet-out	Speed of wetting or absorption in a defined test.	Fast wet-out does not guarantee high capacity, retention, or low residue.
Material and edge / dimensions	Fabric composition, ply, geometry, edge treatment and nominal size.	Similar products with different part numbers or formats may not be equivalent.
Sterility and packaging	Sterile state if applicable, bag layers, lot traceability, dating and transfer presentation.	Sterile does not mean particle-free, endotoxin-free or compatible with all agents.

The current IEST-RP-CC004.4 provides evaluation guidance for wiping materials. ASTM E2090-12(2026) specifically describes counting particles and fibers released during defined immersed mechanical stress. Texwipe test methods publishes additional testing context.

Data-integrity rule: request a current, revision-controlled data sheet and use the same units, test conditions and revision when making product comparisons. The linked Wiper Absorbency Knowledge Base explains why older and newer family data must not be silently mixed.

Chemical and surface compatibility

The solution and the wiper must be qualified as a system.

Chemistry / task	Questions to resolve	Do not assume
70% IPA or ethanol wipe-down	Is the wiper substrate compatible? Is solution grade and wetness right for the process? Is the surface solvent-safe?	That alcohol alone is sporicidal, that the wipe is sterile, or that all pre-wetted formats use identical water grades.
Quaternary ammonium disinfectants	What does the label claim? Does the substrate bind or deplete active chemistry? How is wet contact time maintained?	That a visually wet surface received the needed active concentration.
Oxidizing agents and sporicides	Are wiper and package materials compatible with agent, concentration, temperature and dwell? What residue/rinse rules apply?	That a wiper compatible with IPA is suitable for peroxide, hypochlorite or peracetic acid.
DI water and aqueous detergents	Assess ionic purity, soil pickup, rinse needs, extractables and drying time.	That DI water makes a surface clean enough for a sensitive process.
Acetone or other process solvents	Check all substrate, adhesives, coatings, seals, PPE, ventilation, flammability and wiper integrity requirements.	That a generic chemical-resistance statement qualifies a specific solvent-cleaning procedure.
Hazardous chemical / biological spill	Follow the site's hazard assessment, spill kit, exposure controls, training and waste handling.	That a routine wiper is sufficient for hazardous, uncontrolled or unknown spills.

Review the manufacturer’s Solutions–Wipers–Swabs Compatibility Guide and the actual disinfectant label or approved process document. A general fabric compatibility chart is screening evidence, not universal approval of every SKU.

Point-of-use practicality

Dry versus pre-wetted: choose the format that improves process control.

Dry wipers

Flexible with approved chemistries

Useful when the facility controls its own wetting, wants multiple chemical options, or requires a dry collection step. Variability in wetness, dispensing and handling must be managed.

Pre-wetted wipers

Defined solution presentation

Convenient for standardized application. Confirm actual pre-wet percentage, water grade, pack reseal performance, solvent evaporation and expiry.

Package size

Plan by people and task

Small packs can reduce time that opened product is exposed; larger packs may reduce opening frequency. Evaluate actual rate of use and packaging transfer controls.

Dedicated process kits

Avoid mix-ups

Assign specific part numbers and approved chemistries to tasks, using work-instruction labels and storage segregation where necessary.

Important product distinction: TX3280 is the listed 12 × 12 sterile AlphaSat10 format wetted with 70% IPA / 30% WFI, while TX3285 is a 9 × 9 sterile AlphaSat10 format whose SOS listing specifies a purified-water-quality wetting solution. The products are not interchangeable solely because both say “sterile 70% IPA.”

Sterility is a separate selection gate

Sterile packaging and cleanroom compatibility answer different questions.

Sterility

What exactly is sterile?

Check the selected SKU, manufacturer sterilization process, label, lot documents, dating and package integrity. Do not extend a sterile claim to nonsterile variants.

Contamination

What else could transfer?

Sterility does not automatically control fibers, endotoxin, NVR or ions; assess those criteria individually when relevant.

Entry / transfer

How will the product enter?

Establish packaging removal, wipe-down/disinfection, handling and storage procedures appropriate for the classified area and facility SOP.

After opening

When is it no longer suitable?

Use the approved after-opening, expiration and handling rules for the actual product. A resealable pack is not a guarantee of indefinitely preserved sterility or solvent concentration.

USP <797> nuance: USP’s published FAQs specify that wipers, sponges and mop heads used in a primary engineering control (PEC) must be sterile, with the stated exception for tool handles and holders, which must be cleaned and disinfected before use. Follow the current chapter, applicable local requirements and facility procedures. USP <797> FAQs.

For sterile manufacturing, relevant EU GMP Annex 1 obligations also extend beyond selecting a sterile wiper. Do not equate general ISO classification with aseptic-processing authorization.

Prevent recontamination

A good wiper used badly can undermine a controlled process.

Before use

Stage the approved supplies

Check part number, pack condition, expiration where applicable, solution identification and applicable gowning/transfer procedures.

During use

Control each contact

Fold or present a clean face according to your SOP; avoid moving visibly dirty areas across clean surfaces and keep used material out of fresh solution.

Change-out

Retire before re-deposition

Define practical face-change and wipe-discard triggers by soil loading, coverage area, liquid capacity and method qualification—not a universal stroke count.

Contact time

Respect the chemical label

When disinfecting, the treated surface must receive the required application and wet contact time. A quick wipedown is not automatically a validated disinfection step.

Surface sensitivity

Check mechanical effects

Avoid unapproved rubbing of coated optics, soft polymers, contacts and other scratch-sensitive assemblies; involve equipment owners.

After use

Document what matters

Use the correct waste stream, note deviations and make sure signs of residue or unexpected shedding trigger investigation.

Typical controlled wiping sequence: remove bulk soil if required → apply an approved amount of agent → wipe with defined overlap and clean-face changes → observe required dwell/rinse/dry steps → verify the intended result. Exact strokes, fold patterns, wetness and times belong to the facility’s validated or approved instruction.

Use case matters

Where selection priorities change across industries.

Application	Critical risk / selection gate	Useful next reference
Semiconductor wafer fab / tool maintenance	Particles, ions, AMC-related residues, electrostatic attraction, tool-zone requirements and contamination after maintenance.	Semiconductor Industry Guide
Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing	Microbial, particulate and endotoxin/pyrogen controls; sterile presentation; disinfectant compatibility and controlled changes.	Pharmaceutical Industry Guide
USP <797> sterile compounding	Area-specific sterility, low lint, scheduled cleaning/disinfection, compatible solutions, transfer and SOP controls.	USP <797> Cleaning Solutions
Biotechnology and biologics	Aseptic transfer, single-use processing environments, residual chemistry and task-specific particle/microbial controls.	Biotechnology Guide
Aerospace and precision optics	FOD, particles, NVR, molecular films and coating compatibility; specific hardware acceptance.	Aerospace Contamination Control
General controlled workstations	Consistent soil removal, absorbency, available wipe faces, cost per qualified wipe-down and ergonomics.	Cleanroom Product Match

Key limitation: “ISO 5 wiper” or “Grade A compatible” on a supplier page is not proof that a particular consumable meets every sterility, cleaning-validation, FOD or residue requirement associated with an application.

Catalog evidence, not automatic approval

Ten SOScleanroom product examples to shortlist by task.

These are verified SOScleanroom catalog listings, not a blanket “best product” ranking. Read the current manufacturer TDS, SKU configuration, pack size and technical documentation before releasing a material to a controlled process. Availability and packaging may change.

General-purpose polyester

TX1009 AlphaWipe 9 × 9

Dry, nonsterile, 100% polyester knit, cut edge; candidate for approved routine wipe-downs and cleaning.

Sealed edge polyester

TX2069 ThermaSeal60 9 × 9

Dry polyester with thermally sealed edges; shortlist when edge integrity matters.

Sealed border polyester

TX1010 Vectra Alpha10 9 × 9

Dry, nonsterile polyester with sealed border; evaluate its published contamination data.

High sorption, sealed border

TX1050 Vectra AlphaSorb10 9 × 9

Two-ply polyester high-sorption platform; compare current TDS figures and version.

Blended dry nonwoven

TX609 TechniCloth 9 × 9

Dry hydroentangled 55% cellulose/45% polyester; assess for routine aqueous cleaning tasks.

Pre-wetted polypropylene

TX1051 PolySat 9 × 11

100% melt-blown polypropylene, pre-wetted 70% IPA / 30% DI water; nonsterile SKU.

Pre-wetted blended

TX1065 TechniSat 9 × 11

Cellulose/polyester nonwoven pre-wetted with 70% IPA; evaluate against agent and surface.

Sterile dry polyester

TX3049 Sterile Vertex 9 × 9

Sterile high-sorption polyester with sealed edge for processes requiring sterile presentation.

Sterile pre-wetted / WFI

TX3280 AlphaSat10 12 × 12

Sterile sealed-border polyester, 70% IPA / 30% WFI; verify packaging, method and documented requirements.

Sterile pre-wetted / small format

TX3285 AlphaSat10 9 × 9

Sterile sealed-border polyester, 70% IPA; small flexpack and different water specification from TX3280.

Broader categories: dry wipers, pre-wetted wipers and sterile wipers. Product-specific details control over generalized family descriptions.

An audit-ready evaluation plan

Prove a wiper is suitable before standardizing it.

Stage	Evidence to capture	Example acceptance question
1. Define requirement	Critical surface, contamination risk, chemical, ISO/GMP context, expected use, work instruction revision.	What measurable failure would disqualify a candidate?
2. Supplier document review	Exact SKU/revision, latest TDS, test methods/units, lot/sterility documents, SDS for included chemistry.	Does the documentation address our most critical risk?
3. Bench comparison	Conditioned representative surface coupons, approved soils, agent concentration and realistic wiping stress.	Does it remove the intended soil without visible damage or unacceptable new contamination?
4. Residue and particle evidence	Approved analysis for NVR, ions, particles/fibers and surface effects as needed; account for blanks and method sensitivity.	Are results within pre-established limits with an adequate margin?
5. Operator trial	Representative users, folds, wet-out, ergonomic strain, pack handling, time, wipe-face usage and waste.	Can operators repeat the method without extra complexity or drift?
6. Quality signoff and ongoing control	Defined release authority, approved part number, packaging, substitutes, lot traceability, SOP/training update and periodic review.	Would another reviewer understand why this SKU was approved?

For validation sampling, distinguish a cleaning wiper from an analytical sampling swab. Each needs its own recovery and blank/background assessment. See Solutions Matching Wipers & Swabs and Cleanroom Product Match.

Cost of quality

Compare cost per completed, qualified task—not just cost per sheet.

Unit economics

Price divided by unit count is only the start

A cheaper wipe may need more sheets or produce more rework; a costly wipe may offer no improvement for a low-risk task.

Operational burden

Measure time and waste

Count sheets used, preparation and cleanup time, solution consumption, operator steps, rejected wipes and waste processing.

Quality risk

Include investigations and interruptions

For critical processes consider the cost of residue failures, investigation time, repeat cleaning and unapproved product substitutions.

Procurement reliability

Standardize without hiding differences

Maintain a controlled family matrix, designated backup SKUs, approved substitutions and clear inventory planning.

Illustrative scenario, not a quoted price: Product A costs $0.08 per wiper and needs three wipes for one work area ($0.24 in material). Product B costs $0.16 and needs one wipe ($0.16). That does not make B automatically superior: confirm labor, cleaning result, sample variability, waste and quality acceptance first.

When cleaning creates new problems

How to investigate common wiper-related failures.

Observed issue	Possible contributors	Initial response
Visible lint / fibers	Edge fraying, rough surfaces, high pressure, worn wipe face, incompatible material.	Check actual shedding source; compare construction and method, inspect surface abrasion.
Haze or film after drying	Wiper or chemistry extractables, insufficient rinse, spent wipe face, process soil re-deposition.	Investigate extractant, surface history, solution purity and NVR evidence.
Persistent particles after wipe-down	Poor soil removal, dry particle movement, contaminated supplies, redeposition.	Compare pickup and releasables; revise approved sequence and verification.
Corrosion or ionic findings	Water quality, wiper ions, salts from process soils, retained chemistry.	Review all residue sources, sampling blank and material compatibility.
Poor absorbency / smearing	Liquid mismatch, overloading, unsuitable fabric, insufficient wet-out or change-out.	Test actual fluid and surface; separate bulk removal from final clean wipe.
IPA wipes dry out	Open packaging, poor resealing, excessive open time, unsuitable storage.	Check package and expiration; use approved change-out/storage controls.
Sporicide effectiveness concern	Wrong organism claim, insufficient contact time, incompatibility/active absorption, incomplete soil removal.	Recheck label, surface, chemistry application and validated procedure; involve QA.
Sterile pack damaged	Transport/handling damage, opening errors, expiry or compromised barrier.	Quarantine and follow the facility’s disposition procedure; do not assume sterility is retained.

Questions worth putting on an RFQ

Eight technical requirements to request from a wiper supplier.

Exact product identity: manufacturer, part number, size, material, ply, edge, format and packaging configuration.
Current technical data: revision-controlled TDS including measured particles/fibers, NVR, ions, sorption and test methods as relevant.
Test comparability: sample preparation, units, particle size thresholds, extraction media and whether values are typical analyses or specifications.
Sterility evidence: where required, sterile label, sterilization/process documentation, dating, bag layers and lot/traceability requirements.
Cleaning chemistry: product-specific compatibility with concentration, agent, wetness, contact time, and affected packaging/substrates.
Change notifications: raw material, location, manufacturing process, wetting solution and package changes that could alter qualification.
Availability and alternatives: current configuration, lead-time variability, country/shipping restrictions and approved backup options.
Support for investigation: lot identification, retained documents, deviations, complaints and the manufacturer’s technical contact.

SOScleanroom can help source candidate products and manufacturer documents; the end user remains responsible for process qualification, regulatory interpretation and approved substitutions.

Primary technical references

Publisher and manufacturer sources used to frame this guide.

Source	Why it matters
IEST-RP-CC004.4 (2019)	Recommended practice for evaluating wiping materials for cleanliness and function.
ASTM E2090-12(2026)	Current reaffirmed test method addressing size-differentiated particle and fiber release from cleanroom wipers.
ISO 14644-18:2023	Suitability assessment of cleanroom consumables in relation to intended use and cleanliness attributes.
ISO 14644-5:2025	Cleanroom operations control programme, including cleaning, personnel, materials transfer and monitoring.
Texwipe Test Methods	Manufacturer testing methodology for wipers, including NVR, absorbency and other contamination properties.
USP <797> FAQs (Dec. 2023)	Clarifications about sterile and low-lint cleaning supplies used inside PECs.
SOScleanroom Wiper Material Guide	Further material and construction comparisons.
SOScleanroom Wiper Absorbency Guide	Sorption concepts, historical data revisions and data-interpretation notes.

Standards generally require purchase or licensed access to full controlled copies. Their summaries here are educational; contracts, quality systems, governing regulations, standard editions and approved procedures determine applicability.

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Performance data

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Chemistry pairing

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Shop by application

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Find application-oriented product pathways and review verified catalog SKU examples.

Manufacturer education

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Training hub

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers for cleanroom operators, engineers and buyers.

Is any cleanroom wiper truly lint free?

No fabric should be assumed to release zero particles or fibers under every condition. Prefer low-linting descriptions supported by test methods and results relevant to your process.

Does ISO Class 5 on a product page mean the wiper is certified to ISO 5?

No. ISO 14644-1 classifies the room by airborne particle concentration; a wiper must be evaluated as a consumable for its particular intended use.

Is sealed-border polyester always better than cut-edge polyester?

Not universally. Sealed borders can reduce edge fraying, but overall particle/fiber release, residue, chemistry performance and operator technique must be evaluated.

Which wiper is best for IPA cleaning?

Choose a substrate and format compatible with the specific IPA concentration, water grade, surface and cleanliness target. Sterile versus nonsterile and pre-wet versus dry are separate decisions.

What is the difference between TX3280 and TX3285?

Both are sterile pre-wetted polyester AlphaSat10 products. TX3280 is 12 × 12 with a 70% IPA/30% WFI wetting solution; TX3285 is 9 × 9 with a different declared water specification and a smaller flexpack format.

Can a dry wiper be used for disinfection?

It may be used with an approved agent when the wiper, application method and required wet contact time are qualified. Dry wiping alone is not a disinfection claim.

How much liquid can a wiper absorb?

Capacity depends on material, area, liquid, wetting time and test method. Manufacturer mL/m² or similar laboratory results are not direct promises of pickup in the field.

Are sterile wipes automatically lower in particles or residues?

No. Sterile status and particulate/chemical cleanliness are separate properties. Request performance data for each criterion.

Can a routine cleanroom wiper be used for hazardous spills?

Do not assume so. Hazardous spills require the applicable spill-response plan, trained personnel, PPE, waste controls and suitable containment materials.

Is polypropylene the same as a cellulose/polypropylene blend?

No. Texwipe PolySat TX1051 is listed as 100% melt-blown polypropylene; material descriptions for unrelated composites should not be applied to it.

What is the role of ASTM E2090?

ASTM E2090-12(2026) describes a defined method for quantifying size-differentiated particles and fibers released from cleanroom wipers. It does not independently certify a wiper for every cleanroom process.

Can different TDS generations be compared directly?

Only after reconciling part number, material/processing revision, test method, extraction conditions and units. Typical values from different dates should not be merged as if they were identical specifications.

When should a facility change its approved wiper SKU?

Following a documented review of the reason for change, applicable supplier data, risk, process testing, quality approval, SOP updates and operator training.

What documentation should accompany a sterile-wiper purchase?

As applicable: exact SKU, product/lot labeling, sterile-process or certificate information, current expiration, packaging configuration and current product technical documentation.

How do we reduce wiper costs without weakening controls?

Evaluate per-task material usage, labor, cleaning result, rework, waste and approved substitutions—not merely the unit price.

Can SOSCleanroom select a wiper for us?

SOScleanroom can help identify catalog candidates and source manufacturer documents. Your process owner and quality team determine final suitability and controlled-procedure approval.

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Educational scope and source review: Reviewed October 27, 2026. This guide supports purchasing and technical evaluation; it is not a process-validation protocol, disinfectant label, regulatory compliance certification, chemical spill procedure or guarantee of product suitability. Use current manufacturer documentation, applicable governing standards, site-specific SOPs, safety and environmental rules and customer qualification criteria. Inventory, configurations, chemistry formulations and data sheet revisions may change.