As hypochlorous acid (HOCl) becomes increasingly used in disinfectant wet wipe formulations, the compatibility between the disinfectant solution and the nonwoven substrate has become an important consideration for product manufacturers.

Unlike conventional wet wipe formulations, hypochlorous acid solutions can be sensitive to interactions with certain organic substances and chemical additives. These interactions may affect active chlorine content and the long-term stability of the solution. Therefore, choosing a suitable nonwoven substrate is essential for maintaining the quality of finished HOCl disinfectant wipes.

To address this requirement, D-Tex has developed a specialized 100% polyester spunlace nonwoven fabric specifically designed for hypochlorous acid disinfectant wipes.

The material features a built-in hydrophilic treatment process that provides the liquid absorption capacity required for wet wipe applications while minimizing interactions with the HOCl solution. Its treatment system is designed to minimize active chlorine consumption and does not use nitrogen-containing chemical substances.

By reducing unnecessary chemical interactions between the nonwoven substrate and the disinfectant solution, this specialized material helps preserve HOCl solution stability. Depending on the formulation, packaging and storage conditions, finished disinfectant wipes made with this material can achieve a shelf life of up to 24 months in sealed packaging, subject to product stability validation.

This development reflects D-Tex's ongoing focus on application-specific nonwoven materials. Rather than relying solely on conventional material properties, D-Tex works to develop spunlace solutions that address the particular requirements of different end products.

The specialized polyester spunlace is suitable for a range of hypochlorous acid-based disinfectant wipes, including household, commercial and institutional surface disinfection products.

For wet wipe manufacturers developing HOCl-based products, substrate compatibility is an important factor to consider alongside liquid formulation and packaging design.

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