Effectiveness of Antiseptic Formula
Asked by: caseprod.info
On: July 29, 2021
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Regarding the following formula: Ethyl Alcohol 95% - 86%, Hydrogen Peroxide 3% - 5%, Glycerin - 2.7%, Vitamin E - 0.3%, Essential Oil - 1%, Distilled Water - 5%. Can this formula kill germs?
Answer
Based on the formula provided:
- Ethyl Alcohol (95%) at 86% concentration in the final mixture results in a final ethanol concentration of 81.7%.
- Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) at 5% concentration in the final mixture results in a final H2O2 concentration of 0.15%.
An alcohol concentration of at least 60-70% is generally considered effective for killing many types of germs, including bacteria and viruses. With an ethanol concentration of 81.7%, this formula should be effective for germ killing. The presence of hydrogen peroxide also contributes to the antiseptic properties.
