• D Germ Hand Rub with Chlorhexidine 500 ml Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer Pump Bottle
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D Germ Hand Rub with Chlorhexidine 500 ml Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer Pump Bottle

D Germ Hand Rub with Chlorhexidine 500 ml Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer Pump Bottle

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Clinical Summary: D-Germ Hand Rub with Chlorhexidine (B. Braun, 500 ml pump bottle) is a colourless, ready-to-use hygienic and surgical hand rub combining 70% v/v 1-propanol (propyl alcohol) with 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and skin-conditioning emollients. The dual-active formulation provides rapid 15–20 second hygienic antisepsis and a 2-minute surgical hand rub with sustained residual activity from CHG. Tested to EN 1500 hygienic hand rub, EN 12791 surgical hand disinfection, EN 13624 fungicidal, and EN 13727 bactericidal standards. CE marked under EU MDR 2017/745; HSA Singapore listed.

Product Overview

D-Germ (B. Braun, 500 ml pump bottle) is a hand-disinfection product formulated for clinical environments where both rapid alcohol-based microbicidal kill and chlorhexidine residual effect are required. The active 70% propyl alcohol provides broad-spectrum, fast-acting antisepsis effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, enveloped viruses including influenza A, RSV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2. The 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate component binds to skin proteins to deliver a sustained residual antimicrobial effect that persists for up to three hours after application, supporting peri-procedural infection control.

The colourless solution minimises staining of nails, scrubs, surfaces, and floors compared with iodophor scrubs, and the emollient base supports compliance during high-frequency hand hygiene per WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene. Supplied in a 500 ml pump bottle suitable for nursing stations, ward trolleys, treatment rooms, and pre-operative scrub areas.

Specifications

Manufacturer B. Braun
Active Ingredients 1-Propanol (propyl alcohol) 70% v/v; Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% w/v
Excipients Skin-conditioning emollients, purified water
Appearance Colourless aqueous-alcoholic solution
Format 500 ml hand-pump dispenser bottle
Indications Hygienic hand rub; surgical hand disinfection
Contact Time Hygienic: 15–20 seconds (2.5 ml). Surgical: 2 minutes (5 ml). Residual effect: up to ~3 hours.
Spectrum Bactericidal (incl. MRSA, VRE), fungicidal (Candida), virucidal against enveloped viruses (incl. HBV, HCV, HIV, SARS-CoV-2)
Standards EN 1500 (hygienic hand rub), EN 12791 (surgical hand disinfection), EN 13624 (fungicidal), EN 13727 (bactericidal), EN 14476 (virucidal)
Regulatory CE marked under EU MDR 2017/745; ISO 13485 quality system; HSA Singapore listed
Latex / Fragrance Latex-free; fragrance-free; dye-free
Shelf Life 3 years unopened; 12 months after opening
Storage Store below 25 degrees Celsius, away from sources of ignition

Clinical Indications

  • Hygienic hand antisepsis at point of care, aligned with WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene
  • Surgical hand disinfection prior to operative procedures (per WHO Guidelines for Safe Surgery 2009; AORN perioperative practice)
  • Hand antisepsis prior to invasive procedures (CVC insertion, urinary catheterisation, sterile dressing changes)
  • Outbreak control where extended residual antimicrobial activity is required
  • High-throughput clinical settings (emergency departments, ICUs, wards) where colourless, non-staining hand rub is preferred
  • Home-care and palliative-care nursing where pump-bottle dispensing is required

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why combine 70% propyl alcohol with chlorhexidine gluconate?
A: Alcohol provides rapid, broad-spectrum kill within seconds but lacks residual activity. Chlorhexidine gluconate binds to skin proteins and continues to inhibit microbial regrowth for up to 3 hours post-application. The combination delivers both immediate antisepsis (per WHO and CDC HICPAC guidance) and prolonged peri-procedural protection.

Q: What is the difference between hygienic and surgical hand rub?
A: Hygienic hand rub uses ~2.5 ml for 15–20 seconds and reduces transient microflora at point of care. Surgical hand disinfection uses ~5 ml applied to hands and forearms for ~2 minutes prior to gloving and reduces both transient and resident microflora to operative levels. D-Germ is validated for both protocols against EN 1500 and EN 12791 respectively.

Q: Is D-Germ safe for repeated daily use by clinical staff?
A: Yes. The emollient base reduces dermatitis risk associated with high-frequency alcohol exposure, and the formulation is dye- and fragrance-free to minimise sensitisation. Staff with chlorhexidine sensitivity should use an alcohol-only alternative. WHO recommends alcohol-based hand rubs as the gold standard for hand hygiene compliance.

Q: Is the bottle suitable for procurement under Singapore MOH/HSA infection-control standards?
A: Yes. D-Germ is HSA-listed and conforms to EN 1500, EN 12791, EN 13624, and EN 13727 efficacy testing referenced by Singapore restructured hospital infection-prevention committees. EMIS+ supplies the genuine B. Braun product with full traceability for institutional procurement.

Q: Can the 500 ml pump bottle be refilled?
A: Per IFU, single-use 500 ml pump bottles should not be topped up to avoid biofilm contamination of the dispenser. Replace the empty bottle with a fresh sealed unit; B. Braun and infection-prevention guidance recommend single-use containers for hand-rub dispensers in clinical environments.

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