Edda Pharma Alcohol 96º 500 ml is a product formulated to disinfect humans and animals. The benzalkonium chloride used in its formulation is a disinfectant, bactericide and inhibitor of viral activity. It is an active ingredient that causes the denaturation of essential cellular proteins and the rupture of the cell membrane of pathogenic microorganisms. It is a formulation used as an excipient in some medicines and cosmetics, and in the laboratory as a dehydrating agent. It is an ideal product to have in the first aid kit at home or in the office. This highly concentrated alcohol is an excellent antiseptic for healthy skin and is known to be effective against viruses and bacteria. It is an antiseptic used for cleansing when treatments involving skin penetration such as injections are to be performed.
It is a concentration of alcohol that evaporates quickly, so the surface will dry easily. It can be used to disinfect hands and prevent the spread of contact infections. It works as an effective germicide regardless of the application surface; because of its volatility, it will evaporate and leave the surface clean, disinfected and dry. It can be used in the preparation of antibacterial gels for convenient hand disinfection. This is a form that allows this alcohol to be taken anywhere as a hand sanitiser. It is a colourless chemical compound with which it can be used for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising if necessary. In special cases it can be used to degrease all kinds of materials, or as a solvent for some dyes. It is a versatile over-the-counter product with great utility in health care, home or office as part of a first aid kit.
