Sani-HyPerCide^® Germicidal Disposable Wipe

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do the PDI Sani-Cloth® products kill the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2?

  The EPA guidance states: “EPA expects all products on List N to kill all strains of SARS-CoV-2. Genetic changes to the virus do not impact the efficacy of disinfectants. List N disinfectants work by chemically inactivating viruses. The difficulty of killing a virus depends on its physical features, and the recent mutations to SARS-CoV-2 have not changed the basic physical properties.”

  The PDI Sani-Cloth products that are on List N and have a specific claim for SARS-CoV-2 are:

  • Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipes (EPA reg #9480-4)
  • Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Wipes (EPA reg #9480-8)
  • Sani-Cloth AF3 Germicidal Wipes (EPA reg #9480-9)
  • Sani-HyPerCide® Wipes (EPA reg #9480-16)
  • Sani-HyPerCide® Germicidal Spray (EPA reg #9480-14)
  • Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Wipes (EPA reg #9480-6)
  • Sani-Cloth Prime Germicidal Wipes (EPA reg #9480-12)
  • Sani-Prime Germicidal Spray (EPA reg #9480-10)
  • Sani-24® Germicidal Spray (EPA reg #42182-9)
  • Sani-24® Germicidal Wipes (EPA reg #42182-13)

• 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]

• Are Sani-HyPerCide® Disinfectants effective against C. diff.?

  Yes. Sani-HyPerCide® disinfectants are a ready-to-use Hydrogen Peroxide formula that is effective against Clostridioides difficle

• Can PDI Germicidal Wipes ship by air transportation?

  Most Sani-Cloth^® brand germicidal wipes can be shipped via air transportation. However, Sani-Cloth^® Prime, Super Sani-Cloth^®, Sani-Cloth^® Plus, and Easy Screen^® wipes cannot be shipped by air due to shipping regulations and must be transported by ground only.

• Do PDI Germicidal Disposable Wipes contain any ingredient listed as carcinogenic?

  PDI disinfectants DO NOT contain any ingredients listed as a carcinogenic by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). To register any disinfectant product with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the manufacturer is required to provide the EPA with the product’s manufacturing process, active and inactive ingredients, efficacy, chemistry, toxicity, and information about relevant impurities. The EPA conducts a thorough review of these materials and product’s ingredients. The agency would not register any product if it contained carcinogens without requiring relevant label warnings (40 CFR 156.10(g)(7)). As such, Sani-Cloth® Wipes do not contain carcinogenic label warnings.

• Does NFPA 30 apply to PDI disinfectants (Germicidal wipes)?

  NFPA 30 applies to the storage of flammable and combustible liquids. PDI products, including Sani-HyPerCide® wipes, Sani-Cloth® Prime wipes, Super Sani-Cloth wipes, and Sani-Cloth Plus cloth, as well as Easy Screen® Cleaning Wipe, are exempt from the requirements of NFPA 30. This is because the scope of NFPA 30 (Section 1.1) states that it applies to the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids. Even though our products contain liquids that have been classified as flammable on the SDS, the wipes themselves are not classified as liquid products. Rather, they are wipes impregnated with flammable liquids, even though there may be a small amount of free liquid in the bottom of the canister. According to the EPA, wipes are classified as a mixture product containing solids and liquids. The NFPA has also confirmed that wipes are not considered to be liquid for the purposes of NFPA 30. In addition, NFPA Section 9.1.4(4) states that it does not apply to “medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics and other consumer products that contain more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids, with the remainder of the solution not being flammable where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed 5L (1.3 gallons) capacity.” For the above reasons, NFPA 30 does not apply to PDI products. Please verify these storage requirements against your insurance carrier requirements since they may be more stringent than NFPA 30.

• 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)

• What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when using PDI Germicidal Wipes?

  For all PDI products, according to the label instruction, the use of gloves or other PPE may not be required to handle the product, particularly in non-clinical settings. Therefore, the routine use of PPE is not required unless potentially infectious blood or bodily fluids are present or if specifically referenced in the usage instructions. If bloodborne pathogens are present, such as HIV, HBV, and HCV, follow label instructions. You should, however, wear PPE as appropriate in accordance with your facility protocol. Also, in compliance with good industrial and health hygiene, you should wear gloves when cleaning and disinfecting in a patient setting.

• 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-Cloth^® Prime, Sani-HyPerCide^® and Sani-HP1™: 12 months from date of manufacture
  • Sani-Cloth^® Bleach: 11 months from date of manufacture

  Products can be used until the printed expiration date.

• Which products are compatible with my equipment?

  Our products are designed to be compatible. Extensive work has been performed on materials and equipment to confirm compatibility. For information on Compatible by Design™, our comprehensive program and resources for improving healthcare equipment compatibility, review our “PDI Material Compatibility Reference Guide”, our resources, and use our Equipment Compatibility Tool to learn more!

  Please refer to the surface or equipment manufacturer’s guidelines for approved disinfecting instructions and contact your local PDI representative or Customer Care with any additional questions..

• Are eye wash stations required for areas where Germicidal Disposable Wipes are utilized?

  Eye wash stations are not required for areas where Germicidal Disposable Wipes are utilized as intended for surface disinfection. Although Super Sani-Cloth^®, Sani-Cloth Prime, Sani-Cloth Bleach, Sani-HyPerCide^®, Sani-Cloth AF3, and Sani-Cloth Plus are classified as eye irritants, there is no OSHA or ANSI regulation that requires an eye wash station for eye irritants and therefore one not needed for these products.  Handling of any chemical product, whether category 1, 2, 3, or 4, include using PPE when required, engineering controls if appropriate, and safe work practice controls to minimize any risk of exposure

• What is a Master Label, and what information does it include?

  A Master Label is the EPA-approved document that defines the approved uses, claims, and safety requirements for a disinfectant product. It provides the complete framework for how the product can be marketed and used in healthcare and other environments.

  A Master Label includes key information such as: company name and address; the EPA Registration and Establishment Numbers; approved efficacy claims; toxicity classification; directions for use; required contact times; storage and disposal instructions; first aid and precautionary statements; and any marketing claims reviewed by the EPA.

  To review a product’s Master Label, visit the EPA Master Label Lookup Tool [https://ordspub.epa.gov/ords/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:1] and search by EPA Registration Number.