Quick hand sanitizer ingredients

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Quick hand sanitizers are produced in many forms, the most common of which are liquid, spray or gel. Normally, hand sanitizer spray will dry on its own within 30 seconds and does not need to be rinsed with water. Hand sanitizer is more and more popular because of its convenient nature, often used before - after eating, after holding money or when having just finished outdoor activities...

1. Quick hand sanitizer is more and more popular nowadays

In the context of the 2019 corona virus epidemic, which is highly contagious, frequent hand washing is considered as one of the important ways to protect us from the infection of the virus. Experts / doctors recommend washing hands at least every 60 minutes to minimize the impact of Coronavirus as well as other harmful bacteria to health.

2. Ingredients in hand sanitizer spray

According to the standards of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), quick hand sanitizer solutions usually include chemicals such as Ethanol, Deionized, Sodium Lactate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Fragrance,..., especially In particular, Ethanol is a basic component of wine, beer as well as alcoholic beverages, capable of killing microorganisms by altering the properties of the protein coat that protects viruses, causing make them numb and unable to grow any more. Along with Sodium Lactate as a desiccant, Benzalkonium Chloride as a bactericide, Fragrance as a fragrance or essential oil for fragrance,... helps to destroy harmful bacteria that adhere to the hands and at the same time create an easy scent. bear for the user.
In addition to the common ingredients mentioned above, people have also found a way to make their own hand sanitizer spray, providing the same bactericidal effect according to the following specific formula:
1000ml pure alcohol + 300ml of glycerin + 150ml of water (or just mix 1000ml of pure alcohol with 450ml of glycerin. Because glycerin is sold at a high price in the market, people mix glycerin with water. However, it is necessary to make sure the glycerin composition is not less than that. 1⁄3 alcohol solution to prevent skin dryness when using a lot of alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Note that only medical alcohol ie Ethanol alcohol should be used for preparation because other industrial alcohols are very toxic.
With an alcohol content of over 65%, disinfecting with a dry hand sanitizer solution is completely effective as well as safe. In addition, people can also add natural flavorings to bring aroma to the solution such as cinnamon, lavender, lemon, mint, green tea,... to create a pleasant feeling as well. as a support for softening the skin of the hands.
One thing few people notice that clean water also has a great effect in killing bacteria when combined with other ingredients in the quick hand sanitizer solution. Water is used to denature proteins of the cell membrane and acts as a catalyst in the reaction. Therefore, knowing the necessary ingredients in the disinfectant solution is very important. You should read carefully the ingredients and pay attention to choose antibacterial solutions containing water (Aqua) to both increase the bactericidal effect and not harm the skin of your hands with solutions containing mainly ingredients. chemistry.

3. Note when using quick hand sanitizer

Although bringing quick results with convenience for users, hand sanitizer spray is only a temporary alternative to kill bacteria and viruses on hands. Especially for children, do not abuse the quick disinfectant solution for children to avoid the case of children drinking the solution; Moreover, the quick hand sanitizer reduces the moisture on the hands significantly, using too much can cause antibiotic resistance in the body; Many people will probably be allergic to the ingredients in the quick sanitizer solution, so knowing what the solution contains is very important; Do not use the product on open wounds. Using a quick hand sanitizer is an effective way to reduce the ability of viruses, especially Corona virus, to enter the body today. However, consumers need to carefully choose a product with clear origin and ingredients that are not harmful to health to avoid unwanted irritations or concerns.

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