The evaluation of effectiveness and preference of alcohol-based hand rubs: the effect of glycerol content and added antimicrobial agents

Name: Thirawatthana Pharamat

Organization : Thammasat University. Faculty of Science and Technology

Name: Nopparat Plucktaveesak

Organization : Thammasat University. Faculty of Science and Technology

Email : nopparat@tu.ac.th

LCSH: Glycerin

LCSH: Disinfection and disinfectants

LCSH: Anti-infective agents

Abstract: Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019, alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) have been recommended to be used regularly as an affordable and simple procedure to prevent oneself from getting infected. Two formulas of ABHR have been promoted by The World Health Organization (WHO) using either isopropanol or ethanol as an active ingredient. In both formulas, 1.45% (v/v) of glycerol is added as an emollient to protect skin from dryness due to repeated use. However, the added glycerol seems to reduce the antimicrobial property of ABHR and affects the preference of users. In this study, the minimum glycerol content required in the ABHR formula was investigated. In addition, some selected antimicrobial agents, i.e., local plant extracts also added to enhance the effectiveness of the ABHR. The users' preference was evaluated by comparing the differences among different formulas of studied ABHR. Furthermore, a simple chemical reaction to alienate methanol-based hand rub, which is toxic and illegal to be produced, was reported

King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. Central Library

Address: BANGKOK

Email: library@kmutnb.ac.th

Created: 2022

Modified: 2022-11-09

Issued: 2022-11-09

BibliograpyCitation : In King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference (PACCON 2022) (pp.92-94). Bangkok : King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

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