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

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

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.