Table 3.
Formulation composition for compounding alcohol-based hand sanitizer (ABHS) based United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations [32].
| Components | Formulation 1: Ethanol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution | Formulation 2: Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution | Formulation 3: Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol 96% | 833.3 mL | - | - |
| Isopropyl Alcohol 99% | - | 757.6 mL | - |
| Isopropyl Alcohol 91% | - | - | 824.2 mL |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 3% | 41.7 mL | 41.7 mL | 41.7 mL |
| Glycerol 98% | 14.5 mL | 7.5 mL | 7.5 mL |
| Water *, sufficient quantity to make | 1000 mL | 1000 mL | 1000 mL |
* Water may be distilled water, cold boiled potable water, reverse osmosis water, or filtered water.