To help counteract this impact, Sticklers™ offers an alternative to IPA for cleaning fiber optic network connections.
"INEMI, IPC, BICSI, and other fiber industry organizations recommend wet/dry cleaning as the most effective method for cleaning fiber end faces. Water and IPA are traditional options, but due to the Coronavirus, IPA is in short supply as it is widely used in a number of hygiene products such as disinfectants and hand cleaners.".
Optical-grade IPA replacement cleaning fluids are a superior alternative to IPA. Not only are they non-flammable for enhanced plant and worker safety, but they also offer other advantages. They are fast-drying, static-dissipative, and sold in airtight containers. The fast drying time is especially important for fiber cleaning. It accelerates cleaning time and repels moisture from the cleaning fluid, minimizing contamination. A static-dissipative fluid also helps to deflect impurities, particularly dust, from the surface being cleaned.
