Hand sanitizer gels are effective to control the spread of bacterial infections. The formulation is very simple and requires no special formulation equipment other than equipment to mix a viscous gel.
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Item No |
Ingredient Name |
% wt |
Typical Form |
Purpose |
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1 |
Deionized Water |
29.00 |
liquid |
Base liquid |
|
2 |
Carbomer |
0.24 |
Liquid/powder |
Thickener |
|
3 |
Glycerine |
0.70 |
Liquid |
Humectant |
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4 |
Ethanol |
70.00 |
Liquid |
Biocide |
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5 |
Triisopropanolamine |
0.26 |
Liquid |
Neutralizer |
|
6 |
Fragrance |
0.1 |
Liquid |
Perfume |
|
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Total |
100 parts |
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In a suitable formulation vessel, at room temperature and under steady mixing weigh in items 1 and 3 then add item 2 slowly to prevent large clumps; mix until the mixture is uniform. Add item 4 slowly followed by item 6. Finally add item 5 to thicken the formulation.
The resulting formulation is a viscous water-clear gel. If necessary adjust the pH of the formulation with item 5 to pH 7-7.5.
All ingredient amounts are given assuming the ingredients were supplied 100% pure. Formulators are advised to measure the total active mass of their ingredients and adjust the composition with water.
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