Do disposable wipes need to contain aloe?

• A. Yes
• B. Sometimes
• C. No
• D. Not required

Answer: (C)

The important idea is that wipes used for lead sampling don’t need to contain aloe. There’s no rule requiring aloe in disposable wipes. What matters is that the wipes are appropriate for the sampling method and free of substances that could contaminate or bias the results. Aloe could leave residues or interact with the sample, potentially affecting the lab analysis. Therefore, aloe is not required, and you should follow the method’s guidance on the correct wipe material and how the wipes should be moistened (usually with an approved solvent or deionized water), not with aloe-containing products.