During the R&D process for wet wipes, the selection and design of the "wet wipe liquid" often determines the core quality of the product. Especially for disinfectant wipes, striking a balance between strong cleaning (disinfection) and gentleness and safety (skin-friendliness) is a technical challenge that every brand and compounding factory must face.

1. Disinfection: Not Just "Bacteria Killing," but "High Efficiency"

After the pandemic, consumers' concerns have changed. Previously, consumers mainly focused on disinfection speed and ease of use, but now they also pay attention to the following aspects:

Whether it can effectively kill common viruses and bacteria;

Whether it has been verified by a third-party institution and a test report has been issued;

Whether it contains strong disinfectants, such as chlorine and alcohol.

The reason why traditional disinfectant wipes can quickly kill viruses and bacteria is that they contain bactericidal components such as quaternary ammonium salts or ethanol (alcohol). However, they often come with some discomfort, such as irritation, stinging, and skin dryness. Therefore, caution is advised, especially for those with sensitive skin or infants.

2. Skin-Friendliness: Comfortable, Safe, and Non-Irritating

While focusing on disinfection effectiveness, modern consumers are also increasingly concerned about the product's gentleness and safety on the skin. Therefore, the liquid contained in wet wipes must possess the following properties:

The pH should be close to that of human skin (5.5–6.5) to avoid disrupting the natural skin barrier;

Use an alcohol-free or low-alcohol formula to reduce skin irritation;

Add moisturizing ingredients (such as glycerin and propylene glycol) or plant extracts such as aloe vera and chamomile to enhance comfort;

The product must pass skin irritation and sensitivity testing to ensure safety.

Currently, many daily disinfectant wipes are developing formulations that are both "mild and effective." Achieving this goal places higher demands on the technical expertise and testing capabilities of formulation companies.

3. How to Achieve a Balance between "High-Performance Disinfection" and "Mild Skin Care" in a Formula?

Through collaboration with antimicrobial associations and leveraging years of experience in joint R&D and antimicrobial formulations, we have developed a range of proven liquid that balance disinfection effectiveness, skin comfort, and safety.

Our common practices include:

Precisely controlling the composition and concentration of active ingredients to ensure antimicrobial efficacy while minimizing skin irritation, such as combining polyol-based moisturizers with low-concentration alcohol.

Combining antimicrobial agents such as silver ions and natural antimicrobial peptides.

Introducing novel sustained-release technologies and combining them with complex moisturizing systems to reduce irritation.

We offer end-of-line (EOM)/ODM (ODM) wipes liquid to meet diverse application scenarios (e.g., healthcare, pet care, maternal and child care, and home care).

4. What should brands consider when selecting a liquid wet wipes partner?

Does the company have a mature formula database and testing capabilities?

Does it support OEM/ODM formula customization?

Does it provide third-party testing support?

Can it make regulatory adjustments (e.g., EU and US standards)?

We specialize in providing high-standard wet wipes liquid formulation services to major wet wipes manufacturers worldwide, helping brands create more cost-effective and competitive products.

In short, the properties of wet wipes are determined by the liquid they contain, and competition in the wet wipes industry ultimately boils down to competition between liquids. Through scientifically formulated formulations, we can achieve a balance between disinfectant efficacy and skin-friendliness, creating safe and healthy products that truly meet consumer needs.