Is Ethyl Chloride sterile?
Ethyl Chloride does not claim to be sterile but the product has passed the Microbial Limit Test in accordance with the USP. These tests are designed to demonstrate that a substance is free from Staphylococcus aureus (staph), Escherichia coli (E-coli), Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella species. 9.) How are Ethyl Chloride fine stream, medium stream and mist spray different from each other? Which should I use? The type of Ethyl Chloride spray that is used in a procedure directly effects the cooling sensation produced. Gebauers Ethyl Chloride Mist is most effective for general cooling of the skin where precise contact is not indicated, since the mist spray covers a circular area approximately one inch in diameter. The mist spray is dispersed in fine droplets, which causes an increased evaporation rate and more intense cooling effect (See Question 3). Ethyl Chloride Mist Spray is recommended for pre-injection anesthesia. Gebauers Ethyl Chloride Medium and Fine Stream Sprays are most eff