Hand and Skin Disinfectants
Here you will find products for hand and skin hygiene and disinfection in practices, clinics, salons and other workplaces: alcohol-based gels and solutions, disinfecting soaps with chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine, skin antiseptics and dosing accessories. Brands include Klintensiv, GM2000 and OCC Switzerland, in sizes from 40 ml up to 5 l. Below are all the products in this category (25), with prices from 4.83 lei.
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Product types
| Type | How it is used | Examples in this category |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol-based gel or solution | rubbed in, without water and without rinsing | Klinsept A and Alchosept (85% ethanol), Klintensiv disinfecting gel, OROMED Gel and OROMED Liquid, Hexy Gel, Dezidiol Spray |
| Disinfecting soap | washing with water, for hand hygiene and pre-operative preparation | Klintensiv CHDG Soap (4% chlorhexidine), Prestisept (GM2000), PVP Iodine Soap 7.5%, Klinoderm |
| Skin antiseptic | applied to the skin, as directed by the manufacturer | Iodine T (10% PVP-iodine), Betaklin, 10% povidone-iodine solution |
| Gentle soap | hand hygiene, for sensitive skin | KlinSafe |
Hygienic and surgical hand disinfection
Many products state in their sheet the standard they were tested against: EN 1500 for hygienic handrub, EN 12791 for surgical hand disinfection and, for virucidal activity, EN 14476. The amount of product and rubbing time differ between products and between the two types of disinfection, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly. For example, Alchosept and Hexy Gel are indicated for both hygienic and surgical disinfection.
How to choose
- Alcohol content: the values stated in this category range from 70% to 85% (Klinsept A, Alchosept and the Klintensiv gel contain 85% ethanol, Hexy Gel and Klintensiv sanitary alcohol 70%).
- Skin tolerance: with frequent use, the emollients in the formula matter; Klinsept A and Alchosept contain glycerine, and OROMED Gel has, according to the manufacturer, a skin protection system.
- Size: 40 ml and 100 ml bottles, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 l bottles, 1.2 l cartridges and 5 l refill canisters; a dosing pump is available for the 1 l bottle.
- Gel or liquid: both are rubbed in; Dezidiol Spray, with two alcohols and chlorhexidine, is applied by spraying.
Antiseptics for external use
The category also includes classic antiseptics for external use: povidone-iodine solutions, 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1% methylene blue and 1% gentian violet. Use them only as directed in the leaflet or on the packaging. Other solutions, such as 70% medical alcohol, iodine tincture, rivanol or saline, are in alcohol and disinfectant solutions.
The difference between a disinfectant and an antiseptic is explained in our guide to disinfectants and antiseptics. For surfaces see surface disinfectants, and the full Klintensiv range is on the brand page. The full sterilization and disinfection range is in sterilization and disinfectants. Shipping is free over 500 lei, for parcels up to 9 kg.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between hygienic and surgical hand disinfection?
Surgical disinfection is done before procedures and requires more product and a longer rubbing time than hygienic disinfection. The test standards are EN 1500 (hygienic) and EN 12791 (surgical); the exact values are in each product sheet.
Do hands need rinsing after the disinfecting gel?
No. For the alcohol-based products in this category, such as Klinsept A, Alchosept or Hexy Gel, the manufacturer specifies application without rinsing. Disinfecting soaps, on the other hand, are used with water.
Do you have chlorhexidine soap?
Yes: Klintensiv CHDG Soap and Prestisept (GM2000), both with 4% chlorhexidine digluconate.
What sizes are available?
From 40 ml and 100 ml bottles up to 500 ml, 1 l, 1.2 l cartridges and 5 l canisters; many Klintensiv products are also sold by the case.
