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MicroNIR® OnSite-W for rapid quantification of ethanol in hand sanitizers

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MicroNIR® OnSite-W for rapid quantification of ethanol in hand sanitizers

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Hand sanitizers are a crucial element in the fight against disease. The active ingredient in hand sanitizer is alcohol, either ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. It has been shown that alcohol concentrations must be above 60% v/v to be effective. The ideal concentration is approximately 80% for ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and approximately 75% for isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol; see end note). A simple, rapid, and non-destructive test of concentration can help avoid producing or using ineffective hand sanitizer that may increase the risk of disease transmission.

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