Clinical Leadership & Infection Control

Formulation of Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs Important for Effectiveness

The overall effectiveness of alcohol-based hand rubs may be more influenced by the products’ formulations than their alcohol content, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

By: Staff

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Researchers compared the efficacy of novel ABHR formulations with that of commercially available ABHRs and World Health Organization-recommended formulations based on global standards.

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