In recent years, South Africa’s hygiene sector has grown significantly, mostly due to the global pandemic. One silver lining is that Covid-19 increased our awareness of personal hygiene; so much so that the South African hand sanitiser market reached R1.2 billion in 2022.
Years later, the pandemic has subsided and hand sanitiser sales continue. Good hand hygiene is important for reasons far beyond this worldwide health emergency. Keeping ourselves clean is still crucial to warding off infections and common illnesses.
Throughout the day, our hands touch many surfaces, coming into contact with bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. These can then spread to our mouth, nose, or eyes, where they can cause illnesses, the flu, and other sicknesses. This is why effective sanitisers are still needed.
Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals produces various high-performance, bespoke chemicals for the personal care sector in South Africa, including hand sanitisers. Our commitment to world-class products is complemented by our unique speciality services that help us guarantee the ideal products for your company.
How to choose an effective hand sanitiser
When soap and water are not easily accessible, sanitiser offers a quick and efficient solution for hand hygiene. It lowers the risk of infection and improves general health by killing pathogens and minimising germs on our skin.
Not every hand sanitiser is made equally. Choosing one that satisfies established hygienic standards and is made with effective ingredients is essential. Look for the following:
- Alcohol content – Choose a sanitiser that has between 60% and 80% alcohol by volume. It has been demonstrated that this concentration is the most effective at eliminating viruses and bacteria.
- Active ingredients – The main active ingredient in effective hand sanitisers should be either ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. These alcohols successfully destroy bacteria by denaturing proteins in their cell walls.
- Humectants – Alcohol causes skin dryness. Look for hand sanitisers that also include humectants, like aloe vera or glycerin. By drawing and holding onto moisture, these components help keep the skin from becoming dry and irritated.
- Preservatives – These are necessary to stop bacteria from growing in the sanitiser. Preservatives contribute to the product’s long-term effectiveness.
Gold Reef’s effective hand sanitiser
Gold Reef provides two high-quality hand sanitisers that are made with the essential ingredients mentioned above. One of our products contains 65-75% ethanol and a mild preservative, whereas the other one has 65-75% isopropyl alcohol and a strong preservative.
Our hand sanitisers are effective against a wide range of bacteria, microorganisms and viruses. We also add humectants to counteract the drying effects of alcohol, leaving your hands feeling soft and refreshed. These hand sanitisers have been developed for safety and efficacy through an extensive research and development (R&D) process.
Both of our hand sanitisers have undergone a rigorous testing process to guarantee that they fulfil the highest quality standards and comply with regional and global hygiene laws. Our dedication to quality and compliance ensures that our products effectively minimise germs and encourage proper hand hygiene.
Maintaining good health and well-being relies on proper personal cleanliness. Gold Reef is committed to giving South African customers access to world-class hand sanitisers that are made with safety and efficacy in mind. For more information about our products and services, please get in touch with us today
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Gold Reef is a leading manufacturer of speciality chemicals for various industries. We fall under the ownership structure of Deneb Investments Limited. For more information on our products, contact info@gold-reef.co.za or phone +27 31 910 7500. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.