How Hand Sanitizer Kills the New Coronavirus?

Mumbai : Coronavirus is becoming dangerous for India day by day. People are also looking for various ways to avoid this. In which, alcohol based handwash and hand sanitizer have been described as most effective. Alcohol is used to make hand sanitizer. To reduce the aroma of alcohol, fragrant oil such as lemon juice or clove-oil is added to it. Perfumes are also sprayed to enhance fragrance. For the same reasons, while using the sanitizer, it smells very strong.

This is how germs are killed –
– Benzalkonium chloride is an antiseptic agent, which works to eliminate germs. If there is a slight burning sensation in the hands after applying the sanitizer, it is due to this chemical. Benzalkonium chloride is also used in the manufacture of many medicines.

– Triclosan is a type of chemical, which is added to the hand sanitizer. This chemical gets absorbs in the skin of hands and goes inside and destroys germs. In this case, it can be three to four times. Overuse of this can cause dryness in the hands.

– Phthalates is a chemical that works to increase fragrance. This chemical is added to the sanitizer to enhance its aroma. However the quantity of this chemical should be determined. Several researches have revealed that an excess use of phthalates can damage the liver, kidney, lungs and reproductive system. Its overuse is harmful for pregnant women.