Sani-HP1™ Germicidal Wipe

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does HydroGuard™ technology help with material compatibility?

  HydroGuard™ technology is PDI’s proprietary formulation approach designed to balance effective disinfection with enhanced material compatibility. Many disinfectants can cause cumulative wear on sensitive plastics, metals, and coatings over time. HydroGuard™ helps minimize this risk by controlling the concentration of active ingredients and incorporating stabilizers that reduce the likelihood of surface damage such as cracking, crazing, or discoloration.

  This means products with HydroGuard™ technology—like Sani-HP1™ and Sani-HyPerCide^® Germicidal Wipes—can deliver broad-spectrum efficacy while being safer for use on a wide range of common healthcare materials and equipment.

  Always consult PDI’s Equipment Compatibility Tool and your device manufacturer’s instructions for the most up-to-date compatibility guidance.

• What is the difference between Sani-HP1™ and Sani-HyPerCide® Germicidal Wipes?

  Both Sani-HP1™ and Sani-HyPerCide^® are hydrogen peroxide–based germicidal wipes, but they are designed to meet different facility needs:

  Sani-HP1 — A daily-use surface disinfectant with a 1-minute contact time against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It uses a low concentration of hydrogen peroxide with PDI’s HydroGuard™ technology to deliver broad efficacy while maximizing material compatibility for routine use across a wide range of healthcare equipment and surfaces.

  Sani-HyPerCide — A broad-spectrum sporicidal disinfectant that can also be used for everyday disinfection. It is effective against Clostridioides difficile spores and is often chosen as a bleach alternative, providing sporicidal efficacy without the odor, residue, or compatibility concerns of bleach.

  In short: Sani-HP1 is PDI’s quick, compatible choice for daily disinfection, while Sani-HyPerCide offers both routine disinfection and sporicidal efficacy, making it a strong bleach-free option for high-risk environments.

• What are the ESKAPE pathogens, and which PDI products are effective against them?

  The acronym ESKAPE refers to six clinically significant pathogens known for multidrug resistance and virulence: Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species.

  These organisms are considered some of the most dangerous in healthcare because they are able to “escape” the effects of commonly used antibiotics. Collectively, the ESKAPE pathogens are the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the healthcare environment.*

  PDI’s Sani-HP1™, Sani-HyPerCide^®, Sani-Cloth Prime, Super Sani-Cloth, Sani-Cloth AF3 and Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipes all carry claims against all six ESKAPE pathogens.

  Sani-Cloth^® Plus covers five of the six, but does not have a claim against Acinetobacter baumannii.

   

  *Mulani et al. Emerging Strategies to Combat ESKAPE Pathogens in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance: A Review. Front Microbiol. 2019 Apr 1;10:539. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00539. PMID: 30988669; PMCID: PMC6452778.

• What are the levels of disinfection for PDI EPA-Registered products?

  All of PDI’s Sani-Cloth^® brand products are EPA-registered and meet or exceed CDC recommendations for cleaning and disinfection in healthcare facilities.

  Products with an efficacy claim against Mycobacterium bovis (Tuberculosis) are classified as intermediate-level disinfectants.

  This includes:

  • Sani-HP1™ Germicidal Disposable Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 9480-17)
  • Sani-HyPerCide^® Germicidal Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 9480-16)
  • Sani-Cloth Prime Germicidal Disposable Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 9480-12)
  • Sani-Cloth AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 9480-9)
  • Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 9480-4)
  • Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 9480-8)

  Products without a Tuberculosis claim are classified as low-level disinfectants, including:

  • Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 9480-6)

• Where can I find the expiration date for PDI's Germicidal Wipes?

  The expiration date is stamped directly on each product in MM/YYYY format. Shelf life varies by formulation:

  • Sani-Cloth^® AF3, Super Sani-Cloth^®, Sani-Cloth^® Plus, and Easy Screen^®: 24 months from date of manufacture
  • Sani-HP1™: 18 months from date of manufacture
  • Sani-Cloth^® Prime, Sani-HyPerCide^® : 12 months from date of manufacture
  • Sani-Cloth^® Bleach: 11 months from date of manufacture

  Products can be used until the printed expiration date.

• Some PDI products state "store at room temperature." What is the definition of room temperature?

  For our EPA-regulated products, such as Sani-Cloth^® AF3, Super Sani-Cloth, Sani-Cloth Bleach, Sani-Cloth Plus. Sani-Cloth Prime, Sani-HyPerCide^® and Sani-HP1™ brand products, room temperature within a temperature range of 20◦ to 25◦ C (68◦ – 77◦ F) degree for room temperature and within a temperature range of 15◦ C to 30◦ C (59◦ F to 86◦ F). For our FDA-regulated products, such as Prevantics^® brand products, “controlled room temperature” indicates a temperature maintained thermostatically that encompasses the usual customary working environment of 20◦ C to 25◦ C (68◦ F to 77◦ F).

  SOURCE: USP 41-NF 36 General Notices and Requirements (August 1, 2013 First Supplements) Section 10.30.50. “Room Temperature” indicates the temperature prevailing in a working area. Section 10.30.60. Controlled Room Temperature

• Does National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30 apply to PDI's surface disinfection and cleaning products?

  No. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30 applies to the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids. PDI products such as Sani-HP1™, Sani-HyPerCide^® Wipes, Sani-Cloth^® Prime, Super Sani-Cloth, Sani-Cloth Plus, Sani-Cloth Bleach, and Easy Screen^® Cleaning Wipes are exempt from NFPA 30 requirements.

  Although the liquid portion of some of these products may be classified as flammable on the SDS, the wipes themselves are not considered “liquids.” EPA classifies wipes as mixture products containing both solids and liquids, and NFPA has confirmed that wipes are not treated as liquids for the purposes of NFPA 30.

  Additionally, NFPA 30 Section 9.1.4(4) specifically excludes “medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain more than 50% by volume of water-miscible liquids, with the remainder of the solution not being flammable, where packaged in individual containers not exceeding 5 L (1.3 gallons).”

  For these reasons, NFPA 30 does not apply to PDI disinfectant wipes. However, always verify storage requirements with your insurance carrier, as their standards may be more stringent than NFPA guidelines.

• Do you have any products effective against SARS-CoV-2 virus (the virus that causes COVID-19)?

  Yes. The CDC directs users to EPA List N, which identifies EPA-registered disinfectants that meet the criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2. According to the EPA, products on List N are expected to kill all strains and variants of the virus when used according to label directions.

  All PDI surface disinfectant wipes are included on List N and are effective against SARS-CoV-2.

  This includes:

  • Sani-HP1™ Germicidal Disposable Wipes
  • Sani-HyPerCide^® Germicidal Disposable Wipes
  • Sani-Cloth Prime Germicidal Disposable Wipes
  • Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes
  • Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipes
  • Sani-Cloth AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipes
  • Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Wipes

  For the most current information, you can verify PDI products directly on the EPA List N using the EPA registration numbers found on each product label. [https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus-and-disinfectants/list-n-advanced-search-page-disinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19]

• Can PDI Germicidal Wipes be used on toys?

  Yes. PDI’s EPA-registered surface disinfectant products—including Super Sani-Cloth^®, Sani-Cloth AF3, Sani-Cloth Bleach, Sani-Cloth Plus, Sani-Cloth Prime, Sani-HP1™, and Sani-HyPerCide^® brands—are approved and labeled for use on hard, non-porous toys. They clean and disinfect in a one-step process unless the toy is visibly soiled. After disinfection, toys should always be rinsed thoroughly with potable water (tap water) and allowed to air dry.

  This rinse step is not unique to PDI—it is required for all EPA-registered surface disinfectants when used on toys or items that may be mouthed, since disinfectants are not registered as food-contact surface sanitizers. Without the rinse, chemical residues could remain on items that children may put in their mouths.

  According to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), recommended best practice is: “Toys should be cleaned/disinfected between patients, especially those that are visibly soiled, mouthed, or used by patients in isolation. Toys should be washed thoroughly; disinfected with a non-toxic, low-level disinfectant; and air dried completely.”

  Infection prevention experts also recommend only using washable toys for sharing. Stuffed animals and toys that cannot be cleaned and disinfected should not be shared.

  SOURCE: APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Chapter 39, p. 14-15, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, 2011. www.apic.org