ALCOHOL-BASED HAND RUB, gel, 30-50ml, bot.
Valid Article
ALCOHOL-BASED hand rub
Full Name
Synonym: Hand Sanitiser
- In the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023 (80% ethanol or 75% isopropyl alcohol [isopropanol or 2-propanol])
Therapeutic Action
Antiseptic for local application
Indications
Hand antisepsis by friction, before and after procedures or wearing gloves
Instructions for use
Ready-to-use alcohol-based hand rub, solution or gel. Both presentations have the same antiseptic efficacy.
The solution (or gel) should contain at least 70% ethanol or 75% isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol or 2-propanol).
To be used on clean or unsoiled, powder-free (use powder-free gloves) and dry hands. The gel protects better the skin of the hands from dryness in case of frequent use.
Same code for 500 ml solution and gel. Depending on the product registered in the country, specify the presentation required (gel or solution) to your supply centre when ordering.
The 500 ml bottle should preferably be supplied with hand pump.
Holders (wall-mounted or bedside holder) designed for the 500 ml bottle are available. Caution! before ordering holders, check with your supply centre the shape of the bottle which will be supplied (squared or round bottle) in order to receive the correct holder adapted to the bottle.
The wall mount holder requires a botlle with hand pump for functioning.
Transport Dangerous Goods
Transport regulation depends on the presentation and the manufacturer (check the product's MSDS)
- e.g. Sterillium med®, Sterillium gel®, Phagorub gel or Phago'gel®:
- UN 1993 - Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
- Transport Class 3 - Flammable liquids
- Packing Group II or III - Substances and preparations presenting a serious toxicity hazard or Substances and preparations presenting a relatively low toxicity hazard
- Proper shipping name: Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
- e.g. Spirigel complete®:
- UN 1170 - Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or Ethanol solution (ethyl alcohol solution)
- Transport Class 3 - Flammable liquids
- Packing group II - Substances and preparations presenting a serious toxicity hazard
- Proper shipping name: Ethanol solution (Ethyl alcohol solution)
Storage
- Below 25°C - Protect from sunlight
- Tightly close the bottle after each use to avoid evaporation.
- After opening, check the use-by date mentioned by the manufacturer on the packaging (note the date on the bottle).
- Keep away from sources of ignition (flame, spark, incandescent material).
Classification according to EC Regulation num. 528/2012 (Biocidal Products)
Classification according to EC Regulation num. 1272/2008 (Classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures)
H225 | Highly flammable liquid and vapour |
H319 | Causes serious eye irritation |
H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
P403 + P235 | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
P210 | Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. |
P233 | Keep container tightly closed. |
P301 + P330 + P331 | IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting |
P305 + P351 + P338 | IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If the victim wears contact lenses, remove them if possible. Keep rinsing |
P337 + P313 | If eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention |
P102 | Keep out of reach of children |
P501 | Dispose of contents/container to location in accordance with local and regional/ national/ international regulations |