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Table 2 Comparison of the compositions of WHO-ABHR formula and the formula modified in a rural tertiary care hospital in Central India to prepare the ‘Micro Kavach ’

From: A step-wise approach towards introduction of an alcohol based hand rub, and implementation of front line ownership- using a, rural, tertiary care hospital in central India as a model

Components

WHO- ABHR formula

Formula of the ‘MicroKavach’

(80% alcohol/liter)

(80% alcohol/liter)

Ethyl alcohol

96%: 833.3 ml

95%: 842 ml

Hydrogen peroxide

3%: 41.7 ml

3%: 41.7 ml

Glycerol

98%: 14.5 ml

98%: 15.5 ml

Water

110.8 ml

96.8 ml

Rose extract

NIL

4 ml

Total Amount

1000 ml

1000 ml

  1. ABHR- Alcohol based hand rub, WHO-World Health Organization.