Skinman® Soft Protect has been developed with full virucidal efficacy and is proven to improve skin tolerability and acceptability, providing an all-in-one solution for hand disinfection throughout the hospital. It is efficacious against a wide range of bacteria and viruses, including Norovirus in 15 seconds and fully virucidal in only 30 seconds. Skinman® Soft Protect is formulated with a unique combination of immediate and long-lasting protection for the skin, helping to keep hands soft and healthy, even when used very frequently.
Instructions for use
Apply undiluted solution to dry hands. Rub thoroughly into the hands, ensuring all areas are covered for entire contact time.
For surgical hand disinfection please follow the surgical rub technique for the full 90 seconds.
Skinman™ Soft Protect is an ideal skin-friendly surgical hand disinfectant, particularly for theatre staff who have experienced compatibility issues with the active ingredients found in alternative preparations.
Comprehensive Efficacy Testing
| Test Type | Procedure | Contact Time |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Hand Disinfection |
According to EN 12791 |
90 secs |
| Hygienic Hand Rub |
According to EN 1500 |
20 secs |
| Bactericidal Efficacy |
According to EN 13727 |
15 secs |
| Murine Norovirus |
According to EN 14476 |
15 secs |
| Rotavirus |
According to EN 14476 |
15 secs |
| Full Virucidal Efficacy |
According to EN 14476 |
30 secs |
| Yeasticidal Efficacy |
According to EN 13624 |
15 secs |
| Tuberculocidal Efficacy |
According to EN 14348 |
20 secs |
Reference
1. Tested on healthy volunteers’ hands at baseline, between days 3-5 and after 30 days: Evaluating the tolerability and
acceptability of an alcohol-based hand rub – real–life experience with the WHO protocol, Aline Wolfensberger et al,
Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, Universitätsspital Zürich
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