70% vs 91% vs 99% Isopropyl Alcohol: Which Concentration for Medical Use?
In medical procurement, infection control, and laboratory operations, a pervasive misconception persists: "the higher the alcohol concentration, the more potent the disinfection." Sourcing managers and clinical buyers frequently question whether upgrading from 70% to 91% or 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) delivers superior germicidal efficacy. In the strict domain of clinical antimicrobial disinfection, however, this assumption is not only scientifically incorrect—it [...]