Private Label · Antiseptic
Chlorhexidine Wipes
We manufacture private label chlorhexidine gluconate wipes at 2% and 4% CHG — the antiseptic that keeps working after the skin has dried. Produced in the USA for surgical-prep programmes, pre-operative bathing protocols, catheter care lines and healthcare distributors who need a documented, repeatable spec.
2% & 4% CHG · RESIDUAL ACTION · STERILE OPTION · MADE IN THE USA
Active
2% or 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Key property
Persistent residual activity
Format
Single sachet or 6/8-cloth pack
Shelf life
24–36 months
How it works
The antiseptic that stays on the skin
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a cationic bisbiguanide. Its positive charge pulls it onto the negatively charged bacterial cell wall, where at low concentration it disrupts membrane permeability and at higher concentration precipitates the cytoplasm outright. That charge is also what makes CHG different from every other antiseptic we make: it binds to the stratum corneum and to skin proteins, so a measurable antimicrobial effect persists for hours after application rather than ending the moment the skin dries.
That persistence is the entire clinical argument. Alcohol gives you a faster initial kill; CHG gives you a kill that is still working when the incision is made or when the catheter dressing goes on. It is why pre-operative CHG bathing has become standard practice in surgical-site-infection bundles, and why 2% CHG cloths are stocked by the pack rather than the pad — a full-body protocol uses six to eight cloths in a defined sequence.
We produce 2% CHG for pre-surgical and pre-operative bathing, 4% CHG for skin cleansing and wound-adjacent use, and 2% CHG combined with 70% isopropyl alcohol where a protocol calls for both immediate and residual action. CHG is contraindicated for the eyes, ears and meninges — it is ototoxic and can cause corneal damage — and our artwork carries that warning as standard.
At a glance
✓2% CHG (bathing) or 4% CHG (cleansing)
✓Residual antimicrobial action for hours after drying
✓2% CHG + 70% IPA dual-active option
✓Rinse-free — no basin, no towels, no water
✓6- and 8-cloth full-body protocol packs
Not for: eyes, ears, meninges, or patients with known CHG sensitivity. Warning text is printed as standard.
Applications
Where chlorhexidine wipes are used
CHG sells on protocol compliance, not on price. Buyers are usually implementing a written infection-prevention bundle and need a product that matches it exactly.
01
Pre-operative patient bathing
The 2% CHG cloth protocol — typically six to eight cloths applied in a fixed body-region sequence the night before and morning of surgery, as part of a surgical-site-infection prevention bundle.
02
Central line & catheter site prep
CHG is the recommended skin antiseptic for central venous catheter insertion and dressing changes, precisely because of the residual activity between dressing intervals.
03
Pre-procedural skin antisepsis
Skin prep before joint replacement, cardiac and spinal surgery, where the residual effect through a long procedure matters more than speed.
04
Daily bathing in critical care
CHG bathing of ICU patients to reduce skin bioburden and bloodstream infection risk, where a full water bath is impractical or contraindicated.
05
Wound-adjacent skin cleansing
4% CHG for cleansing intact skin around a wound margin, in wound-care clinics and long-term care.
06
Athletic & dermatology programmes
Skin decolonisation programmes in contact sports and dermatology practice — a growing private-label segment outside hospitals.
Specifications
CHG wipe specifications
CHG is a documented-spec product: buyers will ask for concentration, cloth count, cloth size and warning text before they ask for price. All four are configurable.
| Active ingredient | 2% w/v or 4% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|
| Dual-active option | 2% CHG + 70% isopropyl alcohol |
| Substrate | Heavyweight nonwoven, 50–80 gsm, high-loft for body use |
| Standard cloth sizes | 5″ × 7″ · 7½″ × 7½″ · 8″ × 12″ body cloth |
| Saturation | 8–20 ml per cloth depending on format |
| Mode of action | Membrane disruption + cytoplasmic precipitation |
| Residual activity | Measurable antimicrobial effect for hours post-application |
| Rinse required | No — rinse-free, no towel-dry needed |
| Sterility | Non-sterile standard; gamma-sterilised option |
| Shelf life | 24–36 months unopened |
| Compliance | FDA OTC antiseptic monograph; mandatory ototoxicity warning |
| MOQ | Flexible — protocol pilot quantities available |
Packaging formats
- Single sachet1 cloth, 5″ × 7″
- Protocol pack6 or 8 body cloths
- Bathing pack10-cloth, microwave-safe
- Softpack30–60 wipes, flip-top
- Carton30 / 50 packs per case
- Kit componentCo-packed into surgical prep kits
Protocol packs can be printed with your own body-region application sequence and step numbering — the single most requested customisation on CHG, because it drives nurse compliance.
Comparison
Chlorhexidine vs. the other medical wipe chemistries
CHG is the only chemistry in our range with meaningful residual action. That is what you are paying for — and where it is the wrong tool.
| Product | Active ingredient | Kill spectrum | Best for | Applied to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Wipes | 70% isopropyl alcohol | Bacteria, fungi, enveloped viruses. Not sporicidal | Fast skin prep before injections & blood draws | Skin + device |
| Chlorhexidine WipesThis page | 2–4% chlorhexidine gluconate | Broad antibacterial with persistent residual action | Pre-surgical bathing & catheter site prep | Skin only |
| Iodine Wipes | 10% povidone-iodine | Broadest: bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores | Pre-surgical prep where visible coverage matters | Skin only |
| Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes | 0.5–1.4% hydrogen peroxide | Bacteria, viruses incl. norovirus; sporicidal at higher levels | Residue-free surface disinfection near patients | Surface |
| Quat Wipes | Quaternary ammonium (BZK/dual-quat) | Bacteria, enveloped viruses. Not C. diff or norovirus | Routine daily surface disinfection, low odour | Surface |
| Bleach Wipes | 0.55% sodium hypochlorite | Everything incl. C. difficile spores & norovirus | Outbreak response & terminal cleaning | Surface |
| Dry Sterile Wipes | None — sterile substrate only | Sterile (SAL 10⁻⁶); you choose the solution | Wound care with your own sterile solution | Skin + wound |
| No-Rinse Bathing Wipes | pH-balanced surfactant + emollients | Cleansing (CHG 2% version available) | Full-body bathing without water or basin | Skin only |
Private Label & OEM
Built around your infection-prevention protocol
CHG programmes succeed or fail on compliance, which means the packaging is part of the clinical product. We build CHG packs around the protocol you are actually running — cloth count, cloth size, body-region sequence, step numbering and instruction language all set to your document. Manufactured in the USA, so your validation and your supply chain sit in the same jurisdiction.
✓Concentration set to your protocol: 2%, 4%, or CHG + alcohol
✓Cloth count and body-region sequence printed on the pack
✓Sterile or non-sterile from one product family
✓Co-packing into surgical prep and catheter kits
✓Mandatory warning text applied as standard, not on request
FAQ
Chlorhexidine wipes FAQ
What is the difference between 2% and 4% chlorhexidine wipes?
2% CHG is the concentration used for pre-operative and daily patient bathing — high enough for meaningful skin bioburden reduction, gentle enough for repeated full-body use. 4% CHG is a stronger cleansing concentration used on more localised areas and around wound margins. Going to 4% for whole-body bathing increases irritation without a proportionate clinical benefit, which is why bathing protocols specify 2%.
Why use chlorhexidine instead of alcohol?
Alcohol kills faster but stops working the instant it evaporates. Chlorhexidine binds to the outer skin layer and keeps a measurable antimicrobial effect for hours. For a quick injection site, alcohol is the right and cheaper choice. For a surgical incision or a catheter dressing that stays in place for days, the residual action is the whole point. Some protocols use a 2% CHG + 70% alcohol combination to get both.
Can chlorhexidine wipes be used before surgery?
Yes — pre-operative CHG bathing is a standard component of surgical-site-infection prevention bundles, typically six to eight 2% CHG cloths applied in a defined body-region sequence the evening before and the morning of surgery. We print that sequence on the pack because it measurably improves whether patients complete it correctly.
Are chlorhexidine wipes safe around the eyes and ears?
No, and this is the one hard contraindication for the chemistry. CHG can cause corneal damage on eye contact and is ototoxic — it must not enter the ear canal or come into contact with the meninges or other neural tissue. Every pack we produce carries that warning text as standard rather than as an option.
Do you make chlorhexidine wipes for dogs and veterinary use?
We do, but on a separate product line with its own formulation and labelling — see our medicated pet wipes, which include chlorhexidine and chlorhexidine + ketoconazole options for hot spots and dermatological conditions. Human clinical and veterinary CHG are not interchangeable products and should not share artwork.
Do chlorhexidine wipes need to be rinsed off?
No. Our CHG cloths are formulated rinse-free — that is the operational advantage over traditional basin bathing, which also removes the basin itself as a potential pathogen reservoir. The skin is left to air-dry; no towel-drying, which would remove the residual CHG layer you just applied.
Other antiseptic & patient-care wipes we make
CHG is usually specified alongside a fast-acting antiseptic and a bathing product. These three are the most common companions.
Antiseptic
Alcohol Wipes
70% isopropyl prep pads for fast skin antisepsis before injections and blood draws.
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Antiseptic
Iodine Wipes
10% povidone-iodine — broader spectrum than CHG, including spores, with visible skin coverage.
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Patient Care
No-Rinse Bathing Wipes
Full-body cleansing without water, available with or without 2% CHG.
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Build your CHG programme with a US manufacturer
Tell us the protocol you are running — concentration, cloth count and sequence — and we will quote the pack that matches it.