Antibacterial

Alcohol gel kills most bacteria, and fungi, and stop some viruses. Alcohol gel containing at least 70% alcohol (mainly ethyl alcohol) kills 99.9% of the bacteria on hands 30 seconds after application and 99.99% to 99.999% in one minute.

For health care, optimal disinfection requires attention to all exposed surfaces such as around the fingernails, between the fingers, on the back of the thumb, and around the wrist. Hand alcohol should be thoroughly rubbed into the hands and on the lower forearm for a duration of at least 30 seconds and then allowed to air dry.