Hand Sanitizers
Hand sanitizer and hard surface disinfectants
W.H.O. #1 80% Ethanol-based
W.H.O. #2 75% Isopropyl Alcohol-based 75%
Health Canada NPN #80098390
At present, alcohol-based handrubs are the only known means for rapidly and effectively inactivating a wide array of potentially harmful microorganisms on hands.
According to the available evidence on efficacy, tolerability and cost-effectiveness, WHO recommends using an alcohol-based handrub for routine hand antisepsis in most clinical situations.
Typical Uses
The microbicidal activity of the two WHO-recommended formulations was tested by WHO reference laboratories according to EN standards (EN 1500). Their activity was found to be equivalent to the reference substance (isopropanol 60% v/v) for hygienic hand antisepsis.
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