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How good is your sanitzer?
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Pro-Tex™ Foam |
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Ethyl Alcohol Gel |
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Hand & Skin Sanitizer |
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Hand Sanitizer |
| Active Ingredient |
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Benzalkonium Chloride - Alcohol Free |
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Ethyl Alcohol (62-70%) |
| Efficacy |
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FDA Approved |
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FDA Approved |
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Works on a broad spectrum (MRSA, Staph, Strep, E. Coli) |
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Works on a broad spectrum (MRSA, Staph, Strep, E. Coli) |
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Works immediately |
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Works immediately |
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Efficacy on staph >99.999% |
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Efficacy on staph 99.99% |
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Remains active after it is dry |
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Stops working after evaporation |
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Efficacy increases with repeated use* |
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Efficacy decreases after repeated use |
| Safety |
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Non-flammable |
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Flammable |
| Convenience |
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Pumpable, stay-in-place foam |
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Sticky, runny, liquid |
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No-drip |
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Easily drips, especially if warm |
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Non-staining, fragrance-free |
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Can stain some fabrics |
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Smooth, non-sticky feeling |
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Leaves hands feeling sticky |
| Prolonged Use |
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Protective body oils remain in place |
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Strips body oils, exposing pores to germs |
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Skin remains moist, soft & smooth |
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Skin becomes dry & cracked |
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*Source - AORN Journal, August 1998
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