In the last 2 years, the use of gel alcohol , or gel alcohol, has become indispensable.
You will find this type of alcohol in any home, business or business that cares about people's health and safety.
This is due to the pandemic we are facing, before, gel alcohol was only known in hospitals, laboratories and places that worked with high germ control.
In addition, gel alcohol is considered by experts to be the best way to protect yourself and prevent the transmission of germs, second only to the more traditional way of washing your hands with running water and soap for 20 seconds.
When to use gel alcohol instead of liquid?
This is a frequent question, many people wonder if they can use any of the types of alcohol to clean both hands and objects and also to clean the house.
But they are not all the same, so it is important to know the different types.
types of alcohol
There are three types of alcohol: sanitizing, cosmetic and medicated.
They are produced following the rules and records at Anvisa, some types of alcohol, such as sanitizing, when passed on the hands, can cause allergies.
Sanitizing alcohol or general purpose disinfectant
It is liquid alcohol, used to disinfect non-organic surfaces, such as floors, walls, tiles, general purpose objects, tables, beds and stretchers.
Cosmetic, antiseptic and medicated alcohol
These antiseptic products are used for cleaning the skin and hands, both cosmetic and medicated alcohol have little difference in effectiveness, the difference is in the standards that follow for their manufacture.
Does gel alcohol really work?
Both gel and liquid alcohol are very efficient in what they propose, i.e. eliminating bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Gel alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% gel, which gives it a gelatinous texture, lasting longer in the application area and reducing damage to the skin.
Why use gel alcohol on your hands?
Hands are the main routes of transmission of bacteria and viruses, both from person to person and referring to self-contamination.
This is because all the time we have our hands moving, gesturing and in contact with other parts of our body or the environment, when this contact happens the microorganisms stick to our hands.
Once on the hands, it can travel to any part of the body or the environment, so someone with the virus on their hands can spread it to other people.
Gel alcohol comes in to exterminate germs and prevent them from entering the healthy body.
On the other hand, liquid alcohol with a concentration above 70% alcohol can cause skin allergies and because it evaporates quickly, there is a chance that germs will survive.
Is there a difference between alcohol 70° and 92°?
The most important difference is in flammability, that is, in the ability and ease of catching fire. 92% alcohol is only 8% water, which makes it more flammable.
Alcohol 92 is widely used as a solvent and to clean machinery in industries.
Is 70º gel alcohol flammable?
Yes, despite having a lower concentration of alcohol, 70 can also catch fire, but with a smaller and longer-lasting flame.
Alcohol 70 is widely used to light a barbecue, but care must be taken, as it is volatile and releases gases that easily catch fire.
Can I use 70° alcohol on bruises? Does it burn?
Despite having a high potential for killing bacteria, 70% alcohol is not the best for using on wounds, because it burns and there are also better products for this purpose.
Other than that, there are people allergic to alcohol, which can aggravate injuries or cause other damage, but if you can handle the burning well and have no allergies, alcohol 70 becomes a viable option.
How to make homemade gel alcohol?
Homemade gel alcohol proved to be an affordable possibility at the height of the pandemic, but it was never recommended by doctors and other experts.
This is because most people will not have the knowledge to prepare the mixture following hygiene and safety standards.
For alcohol to be effective against microorganisms, it must have 70% alcohol in its composition.
Whoever is going to make this mixture needs to have chemical knowledge, mixing other products with alcohol is not recommended as it reduces the concentration and makes it inefficient.
Besides not being dermatologically tested and safe.