Directions
to reduce the risk of fire the following strategies are recommended:
at the end of prep, discard any portion of the solution which is not required to cover the prep area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.
use in a well ventilated area
avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry.
do not allow solution to pool
tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then remove
remove wet materials from prep area
drape after solution is completely dry
Hold the bottle in an upright position
Twist the applicator head in the direction of the arrow until it stops
Firmly push the applicator head down into the bottle until a snap is heard
Invert bottle and gently squeeze to dispense solution
Once applicator sponge has been primed with solution, do not continue to squeeze the bottle.
When applicable, press cotton-tipped swab securely against impregnated applicator head to wet, then clean umbilicus
Apply thin, even coat to operative site. Do not blot
If applying prep to a tight area (e.g., neck, skin folds), insert prep towels underneath to absorb excess solution
Remove any excess prep with absorbent towels or gauze
Discard prepping materials, including solution soaked materials
Wait until prep is dry (3 minutes or more) on skin before draping or using ignition sources
Remove with high pH-level soap and water