AQtiv PURE Alcohol Free Hand & Body Sanitizer
Effective safer, gentler, solutions
for First Aid and Skin Hygiene
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 The
Next generation beyond alcohol sanitizers
- First Aid Defense with Maximum Germ Protection
- Recommended by Healthcare Professionals
Frequent cleansing of hands is important to minimize risk
of infection or illness. Keep a personal size, AQtiv PURE
alcohol free Hand & Body Sanitizer Gel or Spray in your
purse or pocket, at home, at the office, and in the car so
you are always prepared to sanitize your hands throughout
the day. You will be prepared for any unexpected accident
that causes minor cuts, scrapes, or burns as the AQtiv PURE
Hand & Body Sanitizer gel or spray kills disease causing
germs on contact. It effectively helps soothe, seal, and accelerate
healing.
FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
- Broad spectrum antimicrobial active ingredient
- Benzalkonium Chloride
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- Widely used in medical / laboratory community for
more than 30 years
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- Maximum strength synergistic formula registered
with the FDA
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- Kills fungus, yeast, bacteria, and other disease
causing germs on contact helping to reduce chance
of infection or illness
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- Advanced 2 in 1 dual product
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- First aid gel provides maximum infection protection
for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns & Kills germs
for convenient, effective hand/skin hygiene
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- Accelerates healing of skin
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- Softens, soothes, and moisturizes infected area
reducing pain and inflammation as it seals out germs
while moisturizers keep skin hydrated and help minimize
scaring
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- Gentle moisturizing formula contains no Alcohol,
Povidone Iodine, or CHG and is safe on open cuts and
wounds
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- Provides excellent killing strength without causing
dryness or irritation to skin and is able to be applied
on all skin surfaces
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- Contains no Triclosan & PCMX
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- Offers greater breadth and effectiveness killing
more germs (microbes)
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- Hypoallergenic, pH balanced 100% fragrance and
dye free
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- Formulated for sensitive skin, students and professionals
are more willing to comply with a hygiene program
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- Saves time, is convenient, and increases hand sanitation
compliance which studies show reduces rates of infection
and absenteeism
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- Dries quickly and leaves no oily residue
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- Hands ready to go back to work in seconds
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- Daily multiple use formula
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- Keeps skin moist and supple with repeated daily
use
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- Non-flammable, alcohol free
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- Can safely be placed within nursing station, classrooms,
offices, and restrooms
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- Alcohol sanitizers compared with Napalm
Below are portions of an article written in Forensic Nurse
August 2004 and can be found at the following website:
http://www.forensicnursemag.com/articles/2a1corrections.html
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers, A Blessing or Hazardous Material?
By Marian Beck Clore, RN, BSN, ICP
“ Healthcare providers are recognizing that alcohol-based
hand sanitizers are an effective alternative to washing hands
with soap and water. When alcohol-based hand soap dispensers
are conveniently located, more frequent hand cleansing is
encouraged, less time is required and better compliance is
promoted. Some facilities support the idea of mounting liquid
hand sanitizing containers onto walls between patient rooms,
near patient beds, in dirty utility rooms, etc. Bottles of
hand sanitizers are kept in other easy-to-reach places, such
as patient bedside stands, or healthcare workers (HCWs)' pockets.
The problem? Alcohol-based gels, foams and liquids are extremely
flammable and are classified as hazardous materials.”
“ Inquiries to the local fire department revealed that
the fire codes approve hand-sanitizing products that are packaged
and labeled according to the National Fire Protection Agency
(NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
standards. These products should be stored as any other flammable
liquid would. Fire department officials were extremely surprised
to hear that liquid hand sanitizers were so widely used, and
at the same time, so highly flammable.”
“ While not statistically validated, experimentation
was performed using six bottles of hand sanitizing gels, foams
and liquids. The MSDS sheets for these products listed the
flammability ratings of "3" and "4" (extremely
flammable). Ignition testing produced the following results:
Instantaneous combustion occurred; there was visible heat
radiation, with no actual flame; and boiling was evident and
visible. The facility fire inspector stated that he
compared the combustion of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to
that of napalm, as both have very similar ingredients and
burning patterns.”
 Marian
Beck Clore, RN, BSN, ICP, is the infectious disease/safety
coordinator for the Michigan Department of Corrections, Duane
L. Waters Hospital in Jackson, Mich.
Link
to Article - American Journal of Infection Control June
2002 Letter to Editor
Flash Fire Associated with the Use of Alcohol-Based Antiseptic
Agent
http://www.handhygiene.org/Fire_Hazard_Issues.asp
- Current status of fire hazard problem with alcohol sanitizers
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