Discover the Benefits of Alcohol Gel

Antonio Neves
Written by
Antonio Neves
Published on
9/3/2024
Updated on
5/6/2024
Discover the Benefits of Alcohol Gel

For over three decades, our professionals have been wearing their masks daily to develop new products. This time the reason is different.

Do you know what happens when new challenges arise? A new Blok solution emerges.

Every minute we are impacted by thousands of pieces of information about the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) and, in the face of so many uncertainties that surround us, we have to make a single decision: Transform everything.

Safety and health have always been at the top of the pyramid of our business principles.

After all, we always understand that our products have a duty to provide protection and well-being for thousands of families in each of their homes.

We see and continue to affirm our commitment every day that our main role has always been and will be, above all, social responsibility.

With the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), a basic hygiene habit began to be reinforced in all parts of the world: the custom of washing hands. One of the main ways of spreading viral disease is through touch, so efficient cleaning has become synonymous with combat.

With this movement, the Benefits of alcohol gel they also came to light, as people are looking for practical and safe ways to ensure hygiene. Do you know how beneficial alcohol gel can be?

The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) allowed the expansion of product manufacturing through new resolutions seeking to meet the increase in demand. In addition, the inspection takes place more closely so that antiseptic or officinal sanitizing preparations follow established criteria.

In this article, we will help you better understand the benefits of alcohol gel, detailing the subject with everything you need to know. Follow up and answer all your questions.

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Our business position.

Times of crisis are also great opportunities for unity and collaboration between companies and society. That's why we coordinated an integration movement with several partners and launched a support front in the fight against the new Coronavirus.

Yes, we mobilize our employees, technical staff, equipment, technology and infrastructure to carry out an action that serves as a collective effort to save lives.

What we're doing.

We quickly identified that one of our components used in the manufacture of some products in our line is a high-performance thickener also used in the manufacture of alcohol gel.

In this way, we are selling these thickeners at the minimum value and providing them to industries that already have the certification for the production of alcohol gel.

How do thickeners work?

Also known as “viscosity donors”, a thickening agent is a substance that can increase the viscosity of a liquid without substantially altering its other properties.

It is an essential and indispensable component in the manufacture of alcohol gel.


Water Blok.

Water Blok it is a rheology-modifying thickener with high performance for formulations in aqueous media, such as alcohol gel.

It provides high thickening capacity, transparency and low consumption when incorporating and formulating alcohol gel.


Does Blok make alcohol gel

No. Although we are a cutting-edge chemical industry that strictly follows national and international technical standards, we are not certified by ANVISA (National Health Surveillance Agency) for the production of alcohol gel.
Even with our available technical capacity, this makes it impossible for us to produce, market and distribute alcohol gel.


Who is this product intended for?

Following government regulations, some segments were authorized to produce, distribute, and even commercialize the sale of alcohol gel as a stimulus to supply in the market and a measure to combat the new Coronavirus.

This is the case of compounding pharmacies, regulated drug, sanitizer and cosmetic companies with operating authorization, license or sanitary license issued by the competent health agencies.

These companies must have all legal permits to operate, including for the manufacture and storage of flammable substances.

Source: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/noticias?p_p_id=101_INSTANCE_FXrpx9qY7FbU&p_p_col_id=column-2&p_p_col_pos=1&p_p_col_count=2&_101_INSTANCE_FXrpx9qY7FbU_groupId=219201&_101_INSTANCE_FXrpx9qY7FbU_urlTitle=guia-orienta-sobre-producao-de-alcool-gel&_101_INSTANCE_FXrpx9qY7FbU_struts_action=%2Fasset_publisher%2Fview_content&_101_INSTANCE_FXrpx9qY7FbU_assetEntryId=5830101&_101_INSTANCE_FXrpx9qY7FbU_type=content


How can I get access to this product?

If you fit the company profile mentioned above, contact us through any of our relationship channels: telephone, website and social media.
We allocate a specialized and well-informed team capable of answering your questions.


What is the correct way to produce alcohol gel?

We will go to great lengths to share all our technical knowledge.

That's why we combine our chemical professionals with technology to make it available free of charge a high-precision calculator that indicates the ideal composition of alcohol gel.

On our site you can easily find a page with in-depth content on how to use Blok Acqua in the composition of alcohol gel.

What is the use of alcohol gel?

Alcohol gel is one of the main products in the fight against Coronavirus. This is because of its antimicrobial action, which acts to eliminate bacteria and viruses placed on surfaces. The compound ensures local cleaning, removing the entire layer of fat that covers the virus.

At the moment, the most common use of the product is for hand hygiene. But it doesn't stop there. Alcohol gel is an ideal solution for disinfecting surfaces and objects that are in direct contact with the hands, such as keys and cell phones. Just use a damp cloth with the substance.

What is the difference between alcohol gel for hands and alcohol gel for surface cleaning?

Those who think that there is no difference between these two products are mistaken. The differences between the two lie in the formula and the purpose. Alcohol gel specifically for hands has a 70% alcohol concentration. This volume is ideal for asepsis against bacteria and viruses. The surface cleaning formula, on the other hand, does not require as much alcohol concentration and is aggressive to the skin.

What are the benefits of alcohol gel?

Important for hygiene and health, this product goes beyond fighting infectious diseases. Next, let's talk a little more about the main benefits of alcohol gel. Keep reading.

Total cleaning

Many years before COVID-19, alcohol gel had become a fever. And it wasn't for nothing. The ability to fight germs, present in products containing 70% or more alcohol, is appreciated and used worldwide. This property of the product makes it a true ally in the fight for those who wish to stop the contagion caused by viral and bacterial transmissions.

Antiseptic alcohol gel in contact with the skin removes 99.9% of viruses and bacteria in just a few seconds. It is worth remembering that as soon as the alcohol gel dries on the hands, the antiseptic action comes to an end. Therefore, the ideal is to apply the alcohol gel whenever there is a risk of contamination.

Reduction of flammable content

Everyone knows that flammability is one of the main characteristics of alcohol. If it comes into contact with an outdoor flame, this chemical compound will easily combust. However, alcohol gel is much safer for people, since it is less flammable than the non-hydrolyzed (liquid) substance.

Waste disposal

Alcohol gel is also an ally of body care. The volatility of the substance ensures the elimination of impurities from the skin while evaporating in moments. Therefore, it can be used daily, since it disinfects without leaving any residue.

It is worth noting that alcohol gel for hands does not dry out the skin. In fact, it has moisturizing agents capable of activating complete protection, even if used in abundance.

Convenience

Practicality is yet another benefit of alcohol gel. It can be sold in bottles or portable containers. This means that the product can be used by the population at any time, as well as easily carried in the bag. Washing your hands with soap and water depends on a sink and plumbing, which takes more work.

What are the legal issues surrounding alcohol gel?

According to Federal Chemistry Council (CFQ), alcohol gel must be composed of 70% ethyl alcohol (ethanol). According to the advice, this rate is sufficient to combat viruses and microorganisms.

Anvisa released the preparation of the compound by compounding pharmacies. The authorization allows them to manufacture not only alcohol gel, but also 80% glycerinated ethyl alcohol, 70% ethyl alcohol (w/w) and 75% glycerinated isopropyl alcohol (with the exception of alcohol gel, other productions must be limited to 50ml per package, for non-institutional purposes).

It is extremely important that the manufacturers of alcohol gel fulfill their responsibilities, especially at the present time. Worrying about offering a first-class product must be paramount for all companies and pharmacies.

A Blok It is an example of a company that is concerned with the highest level of care and performance of alcohol gel. The proof of this is the product Water Blok, developed for manufacturers who care about manufacturing quality

Blok Acqua acts as high performance thickener and was developed to give the product a perfect index of thickening, high transparency and stability.

Overall, the Benefits of alcohol gel make it one of the most efficient and practical products in recent times, acting in the fight to reduce the infection rate of the new Coronavirus worldwide. As you have seen, there are several qualities associated with the product, such as the ability to eliminate microorganisms, keep the skin free of residues and be less flammable than the liquid version.


Care for people. Inside and outside our gates.

Ethics, respect and responsibility have always been part of our principles. And we will never give up on that.

In addition to the fact that our entire team follows all hygiene and health standards, we are strictly complying with the prevention and social isolation measures established by the Federal, State and Municipal Governments.

We will not sell this product to any individual or company that is not regulated by current bodies. This is also another way of establishing our flag out of respect for society, our employees, customers and partners.

For over 30 years, only one thing has given us more satisfaction than producing waterproofing agents high quality: ensure that thousands of people are safe in their homes. More than ever, this is a time when we reaffirm this conviction.

And if there's one thing we're convinced of, it's that being physically separated doesn't mean being far away.

Be well, count on Blok and believe me, much better days will come.

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