Comprehensive Classification of Hand Cleansing Solutions

‌                                                                     Comprehensive Classification of Hand Cleansing Solutions

Hand hygiene products are systematically categorized as follows based on formulation and application scenarios:

• ‌Liquid Hand Soaps‌

• Standard variants: Utilize surfactants (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate) for routine dirt removal‌

• Antimicrobial formulations: Incorporate biocidal agents (triclosan, chlorhexidine) to eliminate bacteria and viruses‌

• Moisturizing types: Enriched with humectants (glycerin, ceramides) to mitigate skin barrier disruption‌

• ‌Alcohol-Based Sanitizers‌

• Waterless sanitizers: Contain 60-95% ethanol/isopropanol for rapid microbial reduction, compliant with WHO efficacy standards‌

• Enhanced variants: Supplemented with benzalkonium chloride or tea tree oil for residual antimicrobial effects‌

• ‌Specialized Cleansers‌

• Industrial-grade solutions: Formulated with degreasing solvents (citrus terpenes, petroleum distillates) for mechanical/chemical contaminant removal‌

• Pediatric formulations: Hypoallergenic systems using pH-balanced surfactants (alkyl polyglucosides) and fragrance-free designs‌

• Aesthetic-oriented products: Feature essential oils or synthetic fragrances for olfactory enhancement‌

• ‌Medical/Institutional Products‌

• Surgical scrubs with persistent antimicrobial activity (chlorhexidine gluconate-based)‌

• Ethanol-chlorhexidine combinations adhering to EN 1500 standards for healthcare environments‌