Isopropyl Alcohol + Hydrogen Peroxide + Glycerol
Indications
Isopropyl Alcohol + Hydrogen Peroxide + Glycerol is mainly used to reduce infectious agents on the hands. Isopropyl alcohol is also the most commonly used disinfectant in pharmaceutical industries. Only a 70% solution of isopropyl alcohol works as a disinfectant that kills all surface microorganisms. So this combination is used to disinfect hands, and to disinfect the surfaces of equipment in pharmaceutical settings.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Isopropyl Alcohol is an isomer of propyl alcohol and has antibacterial properties. Its exact way of disinfecting isn't known. It might kill cells by denaturing cell proteins and DNA, interfering with cellular metabolism, and dissolving the lipo-protein membranes of cells. Isopropanol is used as an antiseptic in soaps and lotions. A 70 % isopropyl alcohol solution kills microorganisms by dissolving the plasma membrane of the cell wall.
Glycerol is used as a humectant. Other emollients may be used for skin care, provided they are cheap, widely available and miscible in water and alcohol, and they must not add to toxicity or promote allergy.
Hydrogen peroxide is used to inactivate contaminating bacterial spores in the solution. It is not an active substance for hand antisepsis.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.