Why go alcohol-free
Alcohol is fast and effective but it stings broken and sensitive skin and can dry it out. Aqueous antibacterial chemistries — benzalkonium bromide, cetrimide and alcohol-free chlorhexidine — give antimicrobial cleansing without that burn. These sit in our other consumables category precisely because they are non-alcohol.
Choosing the chemistry
BZK is a mild, low-sting quaternary antiseptic common for sensitive-skin wipes; cetrimide is a surfactant antiseptic that also lifts soil, useful in cleansing wet wipes; alcohol-free chlorhexidine offers persistent activity where alcohol is unsuitable. Our antibacterial wipe can pair chlorhexidine gluconate with cetrimide for cleansing plus antisepsis. Always follow clinical guidance for antiseptic selection.
Formats and OEM
All three chemistries can be delivered as single wipes, resealable packs or swabs, on a soft nonwoven tuned for comfort. Concentration, substrate, size and private-label packaging are made to your specification.
Frequently asked questions
Are these wipes alcohol-free?
Yes — BZK, cetrimide and alcohol-free chlorhexidine wipes contain no alcohol, so they do not sting broken or sensitive skin the way alcohol can.
BZK vs chlorhexidine — which do I choose?
BZK is a mild low-sting antiseptic for sensitive-skin cleansing; chlorhexidine offers more persistent activity. The right choice depends on the application and clinical guidance.
Can you combine cetrimide and chlorhexidine?
Yes — a chlorhexidine gluconate plus cetrimide formulation cleans and provides antisepsis in one wipe; concentrations are set to your specification.
Are they for wounds or intact skin?
Uses range from sensitive intact-skin cleansing to minor wound cleaning depending on formulation. Confirm intended use and follow clinical guidelines.