Hydrogels in Hand Sanitizers. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2021 Hand hygiene can be considered a strategic key useful in the containment of infections such as COVID-19 both at home and in communities because it can dramatically reduce the widespread outbreak of infections. In case of the unavailability of soap and water, “instant” hand sanitizers are recommended because their application can be considered easy ...
Villa C, Russo E.
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Detecting methanol in hand sanitizers [PDF]
iScience, 2021 Summary: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has increased dramatically the demand for hand sanitizers. A major concern is methanol adulteration that caused more than 700 fatalities in Iran and U.S.A. (since February 2020).
Andreas T. Güntner +3 more
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Occurrence of and dermal exposure to benzene, toluene and styrene found in hand sanitizers from the United States [PDF]
Environment International, 2022 Human exposure to carcinogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as benzene, from hand sanitizers is a topic of current concern. In light of the heavy use of hand sanitizers during the COVID-19 pandemic, determination of exposure to toxicants ...
Vineet Kumar Pal +4 more
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Hand sanitizers as a preventive measure in COVID-19 pandemic, its characteristics, and harmful effects: a review [PDF]
Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association, 2022 Background In the global health emergency caused by COVID-19, multiple experts have mandated the use of hand sanitizers as a safety measure from COVID-19. The sale of hand sanitizers has increased many folds.
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Assessment of quality of commercial hand sanitizers using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography [PDF]
MethodsX, 2023 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use and manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizers increased exponentially. Efficacy of hand sanitizers mainly depends on active ingredients like ethanol and isopropanol (IPA).
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Hand Hygiene and Hand Sanitizers
EDIS, 2019 Hand hygiene is one of the primary methods used to reduce the fecal-oral transmission of infectious agents. However, conflicting hand hygiene recommendations for different settings are causing confusion among the general public as to what is the best ...
Amy Simonne
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A critical evaluation of contents, labeling, and cost of hand sanitizers marketed in India during COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareBackground: Antiseptics were introduced a long time ago, but their significance was noteworthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hand sanitizer plays a pivotal role as a preventive measure.
Kiran G. Piparva +3 more
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Sold in Southwest Ethiopia [PDF]
Infection and Drug Resistance, 2021 Gizachew Manaye,1 Desalegn Muleta,1 Andualem Henok,2 Abyot Asres,2 Yitagesu Mamo,3 Desalegn Feyissa,3 Fikadu Ejeta,3 Wondwossen Niguse4 1Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan ...
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Inactivation kinetics of benzalkonium chloride and ethanol-based hand sanitizers against a betacoronavirus and an alphacoronavirus [PDF]
Infection Prevention in Practice, 2023 Summary: Background: Hand hygiene is critical to lower the potential for the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious agents by direct contact. When running water and soap are not available for hand hygiene, ethanol-based hand sanitizers are currently ...
Brandon L. Herdt, Luisa A. Ikner
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Assessment of quality of alcohol-based hand sanitizers used in Johannesburg area during the CoViD‐19 pandemic [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoViD-19), the World Health Organization has recommended that, in absence of soap and water, alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used to prevent the transmission of coronaviruses.
Puleng Matatiele +5 more
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