Antiseptic Handwash / एंटीसेप्टिक हैंडवॉश
→ A germ-killing liquid soap for safe hand hygiene.
Antiseptic hand hygiene is not the same requirement as handwashing. Different chemistry. Different standard.
Highlights
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% w/v — the gold-standard antiseptic active used in surgical scrub protocols, pre-operative hand preparation, and clinical hand hygiene — persistent residual activity on skin surface after rinsing, not just during contact.
- BKC 0.1% w/w co-active — quaternary ammonium compound delivering immediate broad-spectrum kill against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, and enveloped viruses — complementing CHG’s residual mechanism with rapid-onset action.
- pH 5.5–7.0 — formulated within the skin’s natural pH range — prevents the acid mantle disruption that causes dryness, fissuring, and dermatitis under the repeated hand hygiene demands of clinical and food-handling environments.
- Mild emollient system — maintains skin barrier integrity under 20–30 daily washes — the threshold at which standard soap formulations begin causing measurable skin damage and compliance reduction.
- Dispenser-ready viscosity — compatible with push-pump, sensor-activated, and institutional wall-mounted dispensers — direct fill, no dilution or reformatting required.
Product overview
The distinction between handwash and antiseptic handwash is a chemistry distinction, not a marketing one. Standard soap and surfactant formulations physically remove microbial contamination from the skin surface. Antiseptic formulations do that, and also deliver a chemical kill mechanism against residual organisms — with persistent activity that continues after rinsing. In healthcare environments where contact transmission is the primary infection vector, that persistence is the clinical requirement.
Alle’s ClinX Labs Antiseptic Handwash is built around a dual-active system — Chlorhexidine Gluconate at 1% w/v providing the residual antiseptic mechanism, and Benzalkonium Chloride at 0.1% w/w providing the immediate broad-spectrum kill. Together they cover the full hand hygiene requirement: rapid onset against gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens, enveloped virus reduction, and sustained residual activity that standard single-active formulations cannot provide.
The pH engineering at 5.5–7.0 is not cosmetic. CHG-based formulations at higher pH cause measurable skin barrier disruption under repeated use — the primary driver of hand hygiene non-compliance in clinical environments. Formulating within the skin’s natural acid mantle pH range maintains the skin condition required for sustained protocol compliance across a full working shift.
The chemistry +
| How does dual-active CHG + BKC antiseptic hand hygiene work, and why does it outperform single-active formulations?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate works by binding to bacterial cell membranes and disrupting membrane integrity — but its primary clinical value is its persistent binding to skin proteins, which maintains antimicrobial activity for up to 6 hours after application. This residual effect means the skin surface continues to resist recontamination between washing events — critical in environments where hand-to-surface contact is continuous. BKC as co-active addresses CHG’s relative weakness against gram-negative organisms and provides the immediate-kill component that CHG’s mechanism, being slower in onset, cannot match alone. The combination delivers both rapid action on initial pathogens and sustained protection — full-spectrum temporal coverage that neither active achieves independently. The formulation pH of 5.5–7.0 maintains CHG in its most biologically active form while preserving the mild surfactant system’s compatibility with skin lipids — the combination that allows high-frequency use without the dermatological consequences that cause protocol abandonment. |
Did you know +
Fact CHG is the active in pre-surgical hand scrubs used in operating theatres worldwide. At 1% w/v in a daily-use handwash formulation at a clinical sink, you’re running the same antimicrobial chemistry that surgeons use before procedures — at a concentration calibrated for sustained daily compliance rather than single-event intensive use.
Application & usage +
- Dispense 2–3 ml per wash from pump or sensor dispenser.
- Lather Work into a lather covering all hand surfaces — palms, backs, fingers, interdigital spaces, and wrists — for a minimum of 20 seconds.
- Rinse Rinse thoroughly under clean running water.
- Dry Dry with single-use paper towel or air dryer. Do not use shared cloth towels in clinical environments.
- Frequency Use at every hand hygiene indication point per institutional protocol. Formulation is designed for 20–30 daily washes without skin integrity compromise.
Product specifications +
| Active ingredients | Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% w/v + BKC 0.1% w/w |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Formulation type | Liquid antiseptic hand soap — ready to use |
| Fragrance | Mild clinical — neutral |
| Dilution | Ready to use — direct dispenser fill |
| Dispenser compatibility | Push-pump, sensor-activated, wall-mounted institutional |
| Rinse after use | Yes — rinse under clean running water after lathering |
| PPE | None required for normal use |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture, unopened |
| Pack size | 5 Litres |
| MSDS / TDS | QR code on label · Available on request |
Caution & storage +
| For external use only.
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with copious clean water. Not for use on open wounds or broken skin without medical supervision. If skin irritation or allergic reaction develops, discontinue use and seek medical advice. Keep out of reach of children. Store in original sealed container below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Shelf life 24 months from manufacture date, unopened. |
Resources & documentation +
| Material Safety Data Sheet | QR code on product label · Request at care@allesclinx.com |
| Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | Available on request — Alle’s ClinX Labs trade desk |
| Bulk & institutional supply | allesclinx.com · Institutional pricing available |
| B2B & procurement enquiries | procurement@allesclinx.com |
