🧴 How many types of alcohol are there? Which type is suitable for making hand sanitizer gel or alcohol spray?

Alcohol used in industry and hygiene products is divided into three main types:

1. Methanol

   
   

   • Used in industries such as wood paint, nail polish remover.

   • Not suitable for use on skin.

   • Toxic if touched, inhaled or ingested.

   
   

2. Ethyl alcohol (Ethanol)

   
   

   • Used in the production of hand sanitizer gel, alcohol spray

   • Can be used on skin

   • If the concentration is 70–75%, it can effectively kill viruses and bacteria.

   • Divided into:

     
     

     • Food Grade (pure ethanol)

     • Commercial Grade (Industrial grade alcohol that is safe for the skin)

     
     

3. Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

   
   

   • It is popularly used as a wound cleanser or to clean instruments.

   • It also has antiseptic properties.

   • Not suitable for frequent use as hand sanitizer or spray as it can dry or irritate the skin.

     
     

   

   
   

   Which alcohol is best for hand sanitizers and sprays?

   
   

✅ Ethyl alcohol (Ethanol) is the best choice.

Especially Food Grade or Commercial Grade with a concentration of 70-75%.

Why use ethyl alcohol?

• Safe for use on skin

• Effective in killing viruses such as COVID-19.

• Evaporates quickly, not sticky

• Certified by public health organizations

  
  
  
  
  

  

  

  
  

  Alcohol products from Hygienic

  
  

  At Hygienic Corporation, we manufacture and distribute alcohol gels and alcohol sprays with appropriate concentrations according to FDA standards.

  
  

  ✅ Effectively kills germs

  ✅ Safe for users

  ✅ Available in both gel and liquid forms.

  ✅ Suitable for factories, schools, hospitals and offices.

  
  
  
  

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  For more information, visit www.hygienic.co.th.

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