Efficacy of novel alcohol-based hand rub products at typical in-use volumes

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Mar;34(3):299-301. doi: 10.1086/669514. Epub 2013 Jan 22.

Abstract

In vivo efficacies of 2 alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) products (gel and foam) were evaluated at a volume of 1.1 mL. Both met US Food and Drug Administration log(10) reduction requirements after a single application and 10 consecutive applications. This is the first study to identify ABHR formulations capable of meeting efficacy requirements with a single-dispenser actuation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / administration & dosage*
  • Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / standards*
  • Ethanol / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Gels
  • Hand / microbiology*
  • Hand Disinfection / standards*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Materials Testing
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Gels
  • Ethanol