HANDSAN KILLS 99.999% of Bacteria
It's the highest rating in the world today for hand Sanitisers
Does killing 99% of bacteria prove a disinfectant is effective?
There have been many disinfectants recently advertised, on television and in the media, claiming they will kill 99% of bacteria.
Although this sounds extremely efficient, it does not prove that a product is an effective disinfectant.
In order to demonstrate effectiveness, disinfectants should be tested using European Standard Test Methods. These methods specify a 99.999% reduction in bacteria to pass the test.
What does KILLING 99 % and 99.999 % of bacteria mean?
Bacteria are microscopic free living single celled organisms; a surface contaminated with raw meat for example could have millions of bacteria per square centimetre.
Bacteria Count (at start) on a given surface | Bacteria Count remaining after applying disinfectant solution rated at 99.999% killing power | Bacteria Count remaining after applying a disinfectant solution rated at 99.99% killing power | Bacteria Count remaining after applying a disinfectant solution rated at 99% killing power |
1,000,000 | 10 | 100 | 10,000 |
Reduction Rate | 5 log reduction | 4 log reduction | 2 log reduction |
Compare the labels of different products
| 99.999% Killing power or (5 log reduction) | 99.99% Killing power or (4 log reduction) | 99% Killing power or (2 log reduction) |
Brands | Handsan | Dettol | Purell |
Manufacturer | Evans Vanodine | Reckitt Benckiser | Johnson & Johnson |
How quickly do bacteria multiply?
Bacterial growth rates vary depending on the surface, type and degree of soiling, temperature and presence of water. E.coli (under ideal conditions) multiplies in 15 minutes. If conditions are less than ideal e.g. lowering the temperature, or drying the surface, the growth rate slows down.
For example 1,000 bacteria would increase to 2,000 after 15 minutes. After 30 minutes it would be 4,000, and after one hour 16,000, reaching 256,000 after 2 hours. While 10 bacteria would only have multiplied to 256 in the same 2 hours.
Why is it important to reduce bacteria numbers to as low a number as possible?
The presence of bacteria does not automatically lead to infection, the vulnerability of the person and the infectious dose (number of bacteria required to cause an infection) are vitally important.
Susceptible individuals such as the very young, elderly and sick are more at risk from an opportunistic infection. Some bacteria will cause an infection with less then 100 cells ingested or introduced into cuts or wounds. For this reason it is important to reduce numbers of harmful bacteria to the lowest number possible whenever the risk of infection is high.
What criteria does Handsan meet?
HANDSAN (manufactured by Evans Vanodine) reduce bacteria numbers by 99.999% (5 log).
Its has been tested using European standards test methods.
HANDSAN - Alcohol hand sanitiser with moisturiser. Kills bacteria and viruses.
Please refer to microbiology profile. Contains a minimum 70% alcohol
Evans Vanodine is delighted to announce that:
the following Evans Vanodine products have passed testing against PORCINE INFLUENZA A VIRUS H1N1 – commonly known as Swine Flu using EN14476 method.
- HANDSAN – alcohol hand rub,
- SAFE ZONE – virucidal disinfectant cleaner
- FINAL TOUCH - toilet and washroom sanitiser
- E:DOSE – super concentrate sanitiser
- GPC8 – animal health disinfectant
We feel these microbiological results are extremely significant by providing evidence of efficacy against the swine flu virus especially when extra hygiene precautions should be taken at this time of the year.
There is an abundance of good advice and general information by the UK National Health Service (www.nhs.uk) and the World Health Organisation (www.who.int) explaining how to recognise swine flu and how to help protect yourself.
The simple message is to continue with good hygiene practice by washing hands on a regular basis, and continue cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces paying special attention to "touch" surfaces such as door handles, telephones, tables, work tops and toilets.
HANDSAN – Alcohol hand rub with moisturiser.
- Handsan passes EN14476 against Porcine Influenza Type A undiluted under clean and dirty conditions with a 30 second contact time
- Kills bacteria and viruses. Please refer to microbiology profile.
- Contains a minimum 70% alcohol
- Ideal in catering and medical care establishments.
SAFE ZONE – Virucidal disinfectant cleaner
- Ideal in healthcare establishments
- Safe Zone passes EN14476 at 1:200 under clean conditions and 1:100 under dirty conditions with a 5 minute contact time
- Kills a range of pathogenic micro organisms including MRSA, HIV, Hepatitis B.
- Removes general soiling from washable surfaces
FINAL TOUCH - Toilet and Washroom Sanitiser
- Ideal for general cleaning and disinfecting of washbasins, baths, toilets and floors
- Final Touch passes EN14476 at 1:200 under clean conditions and 1:50 under dirty conditions with a 5 minute contact time
- Kills a range of bacteria , including MRSA. Passes EN1276
- Highly perfumed with a long lasting fragrance
E:DOSE SANITISER - Super concentrate multi surface sanitiser
- Ideal for use in catering and food preparation areas
- E:dose Sanitiser passes EN14476 at 1:1000 under clean conditions and 1:125 under dirty conditions with a 5 minute contact time.
- Kills a range of bacteria with a 30 second contact time
- For use through the e:dose dispensing system
GPC8 –Animal health disinfectant
- Ideal for use in the poultry and livestock industry
- Highly effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi
- GPC8 passes EN14675:2006 at 1:1000 low level soiling, 1:400 high level soiling 30 minutes 10°C.
- Ministry approved patented glutaraldehyde formulation
- Highly effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi