Description
PURELL Advanced Hygienic Hand Sanitising Foam LTX-7 700 mL is a high-performance, 70% alcohol, no-rinse hand sanitising foam designed for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection. The thick, rich foam is easy to spread over the hands for efficient coverage and is enriched with skin conditioners to help maintain skin moisture and overall skin feel. It is clinically proven to maintain skin health, kills 99.99% of most common germs that may be harmful, is active against Coronavirus according to EN 14476, and conforms to key European standards for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection. The product is colourless, unfragranced, food-taint test compliant and supplied as a sealed 700 mL LTX-7 refill for PURELL LTX-7 touch-free dispensers, incorporating SMART-FLEX and SANITARY SEALED technology for safe, sustainable and contamination-reducing dispensing.
Bnefits
- Kills 99.99% of most common germs that may be harmful.
- Active against Coronavirus in 30 seconds according to EN 14476 using a surrogate coronavirus (BCoV).
- Conforms to EN 1500 for hygienic hand rub and EN 12791 for surgical hand disinfection (when 3 mL is applied 3 times over 120 seconds).
- Broad-spectrum efficacy: bactericidal (EN 1040, EN 1276, EN 13727), yeasticidal (EN 1275, EN 1650, EN 13624), fungicidal (EN 1650) and virucidal (EN 14476).
- Clinically proven to maintain skin health and condition under dermatological testing.
- Enriched with skin conditioners to help maintain skin moisture and improve overall skin feel.
- Thick, rich foam spreads easily, helping to ensure complete coverage of the hands.
- Unfragranced and colourless, suitable for sensitive environments and personnel.
- Food taint test compliant in accordance with EN 4120:2007, making it suitable for food-handling settings.
- 70% alcohol formulation suitable for frequent use by healthcare and other professional staff.
- No-rinse hygienic hand sanitising foam – ideal between handwashes or when water is not readily available.
- SMART-FLEX bottle design and CONTROLLED COLLAPSE technology use less material than traditional HDPE bottles and maintain bottle shape as it empties.
- SANITARY SEALED refills with a fresh nozzle on every refill to reduce contamination risk and support high hygiene standards.
Indications
- Hygienic hand disinfection in healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics, GP surgeries, dental practices).
- Surgical hand disinfection when used according to EN 12791 protocol.
- Hand sanitising in food service and food processing environments.
- Hand hygiene in hospitality and leisure settings (hotels, restaurants, gyms, public venues).
- Workplace and office hand hygiene where high hand-contact surfaces and shared equipment are present.
- Educational settings (schools, universities) to support infection control and reduce transmission of common germs.
- Use after and between routine handwashing to maintain hand hygiene when soap and water are not immediately available.
Composition
- Plant-based ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) at approximately 631.67 g/kg, corresponding to about 700 mL/L (around 70% alcohol).
- Moisturising agents and skin conditioners to help maintain skin hydration and feel.
- Water and formulation excipients to stabilise the foam and optimise spreadability.
- Denaturants and typical formulation auxiliaries appropriate for a biocidal, alcohol-based hand rub foam.
Packaging
- 700 mL LTX-7 refill cartridge for PURELL LTX-7 touch-free dispensers.
- Factory SANITARY SEALED refill with an integrated, replaceable dispensing nozzle to minimise contamination risk.
- SMART-FLEX bottle design that uses less plastic than traditional HDPE bottles and incorporates CONTROLLED COLLAPSE technology to maintain bottle shape while emptying.
- Typically supplied in cases of 3 x 700 mL refills for professional and institutional use.
Usage
- For hygienic hand disinfection: apply an adequate amount of foam (as delivered from the LTX-7 dispenser) to clean, dry hands.
- Rub hands thoroughly, covering all surfaces of the hands, wrists, thumbs, fingertips and between fingers for at least 30 seconds until hands are completely dry.
- Do not rinse off; allow the product to dry completely to ensure effective disinfection.
- For surgical hand disinfection: follow facility protocol and EN 12791 conditions (commonly 3 mL applied 3 times over 120 seconds, ensuring full coverage of hands and forearms).
- Use after and between routine handwashing to maintain hand hygiene, especially when hands are lightly soiled.
- For external use on hands only; do not use on broken or severely damaged skin unless directed by local infection control guidance.
- Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes and seek medical advice if irritation persists.
- Highly flammable: keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking during use.
- Use in accordance with facility infection control policies and always read label and product information before use.
Contraindications
- Do not use in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to ethanol or any of the formulation components.
- Not for use on heavily soiled hands as a substitute for proper washing with soap and water.
- Avoid use on broken, severely irritated or extensively damaged skin unless advised by infection control or a healthcare professional.
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Do not apply to mucous membranes or around the eyes.
Adverse Effects
- Possible transient stinging or mild irritation if applied to small cuts, abrasions or very dry skin.
- With frequent use, some individuals may experience dryness or mild irritation of the skin; moisturisers or hand creams may be used between applications if compatible with hand hygiene protocols.
- In the event of persistent redness, irritation or signs of allergy, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
- If accidentally splashed into the eyes, may cause irritation and watering; immediate rinsing with water is required.
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature in a well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
- Highly flammable liquid and vapour: keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not allow the pure product to be released into the environment; dispose of empty and rinsed packaging in accordance with local regulations.
Duration
Single-use, rapid-acting hand sanitising treatment per application. For hygienic hand rub, recommended contact/rub time is at least 30 seconds until hands are dry; for surgical hand disinfection, a 120-second application protocol is used according to EN 12791. Frequency of use is as needed throughout the day as part of routine hand hygiene.
Onset
Rapid antimicrobial action: effective bactericidal and virucidal activity is achieved within 15\u201360 seconds of correct application, with activity against Coronavirus demonstrated at 30 seconds under EN 14476 test conditions. Hands are fully sanitised once the product has dried.
