What is the alcohol content in hand sanitizer?

The article was consulted professionally by Specialist I Huynh Kim Long – Emergency Resuscitation Doctor – Emergency Resuscitation Department – Share99 Da Nang International Hospital. Dr Huynh Kim Long has extensive experience in the treatment of Resuscitation – Emergency and Emergency Stroke in adults.

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If soap and water are not readies are available, you can use dry hand sanitizer to avoid infection or transmission of bacteria to others. The condition is that the alcohol content in the hand sanitizer must reach at least 60% alcohol.

1. Things to know about hand sanitizer

CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water whenever possible to reduce all bacteria and dirt on your hands. But if soap and water are not readiness, you can also use an antiseptic hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to avoid getting sick or transmit the pathogen to others.

  • The alcohol content in hand sanitizers is likely to reduce the number of bacteria on hand quickly, but it is not possible to eliminate all pathogens.

Therefore, soap and water are considered more effective than all hand sanitizers to kill certain viruses, such as Cryptosporidium, norovirus and Clostridium difficile. Although alcohol-containing medical antiseptic solution can disable a variety of bacteria when used correctly, most people have taken insufficient or accidental wipes before they dry completely.

  • Antiseptic hand sanitizer will also not work if hands are dirty or greasy.

greasy oil.

Hand antiseptic solution has no effect on lubricants

Many studies show that hand sanitizer works well in clinical environments such as hospitals – where hands are exposed to germs but do not stick much lubricant. Some data also show that hand sanitizer can be highly effective for some germs if the hands are not too dirty. However, your hands are very susceptible to pouring lubricants or getting dirty when living in the community, such as after contact with food, playing sports, gardening or going camping, fishing. When hands are greasy and organic dirt, hand antiseptic solution will not work well. Therefore, it is recommended to prioritize handwashing with soap and water in these cases.

  • Hand sanitizers may not remove toxic chemicals such as pesticides and heavy metals.

Some studies show that dry hand sanitizer is unlikely to inactivize many harmful chemicals. There are even cases of using hand antiseptic solution that increases the level of toxic chemical contamination in the body. Therefore, if you have touched toxic chemicals, wash your hands carefully with soap and clean water.

  • If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Many studies have found that alcohol content in hand sanitizers at about 60-95% will have a higher antivirus effect than those with low alcohol content or non-alcoholic dry hand sanitizers. If the alcohol content in the hand sanitizer does not reach 60-95 degrees will only reduce the growth of bacteria and not be able to destroy them completely.

  • When using dry hand sanitizer, put the product in the palm of your hand and rub it all over the surface of your hands until completely dry.

The steps to use hand sanitizer properly are quite simple. According to the CDC, people need to apply disinfectants evenly to the entire surface of their hands for the highest efficiency.

Use dry hand sanitizer

Dry hand sanitizer needs to be used properly
  • Ingestion of alcohol-dry hand sanitizer can cause poisoning.

The alcohol content in Ethyl hand sanitizer (ethanol) is safe only when taken according to the instructions, but if a person swallows a few sips of hand sanitizer, there is a risk of poisoning. In particular, it is easy for children to swallow hand sanitizer that has an attractive aroma, color or is packed in beautiful packaging. Therefore, hand sanitizer should be placed out of reach of young children and used only under adult supervision.

2. Instructions for dispensing hand sanitizer according to WHO

The alcohol content in hand sanitizer prepared according to the Formula of the World Health Organization (WHO) is 80%. This is a standard ratio, sufficient for antiseptic, based on research evidence in accordance with EN1500.

Ingredients for 270ml of finished hand antiseptic solution include:

  • 240ml 90-degree Ethanol alcohol (4 bottles 60ml);
  • 12ml old oxygen 3%;
  • 4ml glycerine (Moisturizing effect because after hand antiseptic will be very dry. Can be replaced with aloe vera gel or honey with the above content);
  • 14ml distilled water/ boiled water to cool.

Self-mixing hand antiseptic water

Dispensing hand sanitizer should be in accordance with the prescribed ratio

How to:

  • Pour all the ingredients in the same order as above into a specialized dispensing glass;
  • Stir well and put the mixture in a clean bottle;
  • Cover with a spray or press (if any) and shake well;
  • Labeling information on bottles includes: Mixed name (antiseptic hand sanitizer), note (keep out of reach of children, avoid heat sources), dispensing date and limit (about 6 months).

Uses: Quick hand disinfection.

Note to ensure efficiency and safety when dispensing:

  • Comply with the correct alcohol content in hand sanitizer and other ingredients. Too low alcohol rate will not promote good effect, high concentrations are volatile, dry skin, flammable,…
  • Do not change or add materials without knowledge of the diet;
  • Wait 72 hours after the dispensing to start using so that the bacterial germs (if any) in the solution are destroyed;
  • Dispensing in a cool place, avoiding heat and static electricity sources because it will catch fire and explosion;
  • Quickly manipulate and seal immediately after finishing to avoid evaporation that reduces alcohol content.

Corona prevention

Wash your hands in the right procedures to help prevent diseases

The self-dispensing of hand sanitizer at home is very suitable in the context of scarcity, or it is difficult to find products that ensure the correct alcohol content in hand sanitizer is 60-95%. However, it is important to remember that washing your hands with clean water and soap remains the most important step to prevent the virus, as well as protect yourself and everyone around you.

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Source: cdc.gov

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About: John Smith

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