Hand Sanitizer Gel effective to kill staph, Hepatitis, HIV and MRSA
"Handwashing is the single most important procedure for preventing the spread of infection. Strict adherence to clean-hand policies alone could prevent the deaths
of up to 20,000 patients each year,"
according to the Center for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Safe and effective antibacterial hand sanitizer, under its FDA drug listing as an OTC antimicrobial product. The patented Viraguard formulation utilizes Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol)in
its optimum concentration, combined with other ingredients, to meet both EPA
and FDA requirements, without the need for harmful or residue producing chemicals
such as Quaternary Ammonium, Phenol, Chlorine, or Glutaraldehyde.
A mild citrus
scent makes Viraguard ideal for use in schools, churches, hospitals, private practice offices,
ambulances, police, fire and paramedic vehicles, nursing homes and anywhere
that disinfection and antisepsis is critical. Essential for your bio-terrorism ready kit, this gel kills smallpox (bioterrorism weapon)
Effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, including
resistant strains such as MRSA and VRE, encapsulated bacteria such as Tuberculosis
producing Mycobacterium bovis (BCG), Trichophyton mentagrophytes fungus, Herpes
simplex, and HIV-1 the AIDS virus, Vaccinia the smallpox bioterrorism weapon, Hepatitis A, B and C also!
The liquid form of the product, sold as Viraguard Disinfectant/Cleaner & Instrument Presoak is also recognized to be effective against Rotavirus, Influenza, Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus, and Respiratory syncytial virus.
Isopropyl Alcohol is similarly recognized for its safety and efficacy as an
antiseptic skin cleanser complying with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
and the CDC Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Heath-Care Settings.
The emollient in the patented Viraguard formulation retards evaporation, considerably
increasing the effective time for the alcohol to work on the surface of the
hands, while preserving moisture, and helping to prevent drying of the skin. Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel significantly reduces the spread of gastrointestinal infections in the home, according to a study in the September issue of Pediatrics. The study of 292 Greater Boston families -- half of which were given hand sanitizer -- those that used the gel had a 59 percent reduction in the spread of GI illnesses.
In addition, families reporting higher amounts sanitizer usage (more than 2 oz in 2 weeks, indicating 4-5 uses per day) were about 20 percent less likely to transmit respiratory illnesses. While alcohol-based gels kill most bacteria and viruses on the skin.
Only Viraguard has EPA and FDA claims to kill the following: (The ATCC or American Type-Culture Collection numbers. This organization keeps reference cultures for testing purposes. Don't believe other competitors who make claims, but can't identify the ATCC # that was used for the test.)
Bactericidal:
Salmonella choleraesuis, ATCC #10708
- Commonly causes diarrhea, but can cause severe disease in elderly and immune compromised
Staphylococcus aureus, ATCC #6538
- Staph Infection
Pseudomonus aeruginosa, ATCC #15442
- "Hot tub rash" severe, potentially fatal, respiratory disease in cystic fibrosis and elderly
Streptococcus pyogenes, ATCC #49399, #19615
- Strep throat
Escherichia coli, Strain 0157, ATCC #43895
- "Fast food", "spinach", etc.. ecoli , severe sometimes fatal, kidney infections
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE), ATCC #51299
- Hospital acquired infection, "anti biotic resistant super bug"
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), ATCC #33593
- Hospital Acquired (MRSA-HA) "anti-biotic resistant super bug" -
- Community Aqcuired (MRSA-CA) "anti-biotic resistant super bug"
Virucidal:
Hepatitis A
- HEP A
Hepatitis B
- HEP B
Hepatitis C
- HEP C
HIV-1
- (AIDS virus)
Vaccinia
- Smallpox
Herpes simplex type 2, ATCC# VR539
- Genital Herpes
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), ATCC #VR538
- Typically cold like symptoms, but can be very dangerous for pregnant women and immune compromised
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), ATCC #VR26
- Severe Respiratory infection in infants and children under 2 years of age, can require hospitalization,
Rotavirus (SA-11; Group A)
- Severe Gastrointestinal infection (diarrhea) in young children, can require hospitalization
Influenza type A, ATCC #VR544
- Seasonal Flu, pandemic flu, avian flu
Adenovirus, ATCC #VR846
- diarrhea, eye infections, respiratory infections
Tuberculocidal:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- TB
Fungicidal:
Trichophyton, ATCC #9533
- Athlete's Foot , Nail Fungus
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