PURELL VF PLUS Hygienic Hand Rub ADX 12 1200ml
Purell
Hand sanitiserAlcohol-based hygienic hand rub refill (ADX-12 1200 mL cartridge)
Certifications
- Biocidal product for professional use (typically PT1 and PT4), with UN number 1987 and national biocide registration number (e.g. N 71864 in certain markets).
- Meets or exceeds relevant EN standards for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection, including EN 1040, EN 1276, EN 13727, EN 1500 (3 mL, 30 s), EN 12791 (prolonged effect up to 3 hours with 2 x 45 s application), EN 14348 (mycobactericidal), EN 1275 and EN 13624 (yeasticidal/fungicidal) and EN 14476+A2 (full virucidal activity).
- Food taint test compliant according to EN 4120:2007 / BS EN ISO 4120:2021 – does not adversely influence taste or odour of food when used as directed.
- Assessed by national infection control bodies (e.g. Danish National Center for Infection Control / CEI) as suitable for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection in healthcare.
- Manufactured by GOJO Industries Europe Ltd. under quality and environmental management systems in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (group certifications).
- Biocidal product for professional use (typically PT1 and PT4), with UN number 1987 and national biocide registration number (e.g. N 71864 in certain markets).
- Meets or exceeds relevant EN standards for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection, including EN 1040, EN 1276, EN 13727, EN 1500 (3 mL, 30 s), EN 12791 (prolonged effect up to 3 hours with 2 x 45 s application), EN 14348 (mycobactericidal), EN 1275 and EN 13624 (yeasticidal/fungicidal) and EN 14476+A2 (full virucidal activity).
- Food taint test compliant according to EN 4120:2007 / BS EN ISO 4120:2021 – does not adversely influence taste or odour of food when used as directed.
- Assessed by national infection control bodies (e.g. Danish National Center for Infection Control / CEI) as suitable for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection in healthcare.
- Manufactured by GOJO Industries Europe Ltd. under quality and environmental management systems in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (group certifications).
Alcohol-based hygienic hand rub refill (ADX-12 1200 mL cartridge)
Description
PURELL VF PLUS Hygienic Hand Rub ADX-12 - 1200ml (8863-03-EEU) is a high-performance, alcohol-based hygienic hand rub gel designed for frequent use in healthcare and other clinical environments. This refill cartridge is made for the PURELL ADX-12 manual dispenser system and contains a patent-pending formulation that delivers world-class antimicrobial efficacy with very short contact times. Based on approximately 84–85% v/v plant-derived ethanol and enriched with moisturising glycerin and vitamin E, PURELL VF PLUS kills up to 99.999% of the most common potentially dangerous germs while helping maintain skin health, even with very frequent use. The unfragranced, colourless gel has full virucidal activity (EN 14476+A2), exceeds EN standards for medical hand sanitisers and antiseptics (including EN 1500 and EN 12791), and is suitable for both routine hygienic hand disinfection and surgical hand disinfection across the entire clinical routine.
Bnefits
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial action that exceeds EN standards for medical hand sanitisers and antiseptics.
- Kills up to 99.999% of the most common potentially dangerous germs, including bacteria, yeasts, moulds, mycobacteria and a wide range of viruses.
- Fast contact times, typically 30–45 seconds, allowing rapid yet effective hand disinfection in real working conditions.
- Fully virucidal according to EN 14476+A2, including efficacy against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses such as norovirus, adenovirus, rotavirus and poliovirus.
- Suitable for both hygienic hand rub and surgical hand disinfection, supporting the entire clinical routine.
- Enriched with moisturising glycerin and vitamin E to help maintain skin health and minimise dryness, even with very frequent use.
- Hypoallergenic, unfragranced and colourless gel formulation, suitable for sensitive skin and odour-sensitive environments.
- Developed with a strong focus on sustainability, using plant-based ethanol and a refill system designed to reduce plastic use and waste.
- Food taint test compliant to EN 4120, meaning it does not adversely affect the taste or odour of food when used as directed.
- Biocidal product authorised for professional use, supporting robust infection prevention and control programmes in healthcare and food-related environments.
Indications
- Hygienic hand disinfection in hospitals, clinics, GP practices, dental surgeries and other healthcare settings.
- Surgical hand disinfection for operating theatres and other procedural areas, where EN 12791-level performance is required.
- Frequent hand disinfection for healthcare professionals, including between patient contacts and after contact with potentially contaminated surfaces.
- Use in nursing homes, long-term care facilities and community health settings to support infection prevention.
- Hand hygiene in food industry, catering and food-service environments where a fully virucidal, skin-friendly product is required.
- Use in laboratories, pharmaceutical, clean-room and high-risk industrial environments requiring broad-spectrum antimicrobial hand rubs.
- Hand disinfection in aesthetic medicine clinics, cosmetic practices and beauty environments where high-level hand hygiene is needed.
Composition
- Active substance: Ethanol (plant-based) CAS 64-17-5 – 800.00 g/kg (corresponding to approximately 83.8–85% v/v alcohol).
- Moisturising glycerin of vegetable origin – humectant to help maintain skin hydration.
- Vitamin E (tocopherol / tocopheryl derivative) – antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent.
- Additional skin-conditioning / revitalising agents (proprietary emollients) to support good skin tolerance.
- Water and formulation auxiliaries (gelling/viscosity modifiers, neutralising agents, stabilisers) – to create a clear, tixotropic hydro-alcoholic gel.
- Contains >95% ingredients of natural origin, according to manufacturer technical information.
Formulation
- Hydro-alcoholic gel (tixotropic) designed for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection.
- Clear, colourless, unfragranced gel with an alcoholic odour.
- Ethanol-based at approximately 84–85% v/v, providing rapid and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
- pH typically in the range 5.5–6.0, close to skin’s natural pH to support skin compatibility.
- Viscosity around 1500–3500 mPa·s at 20 °C, providing a stable gel that spreads easily and dries quickly.
- Hypoallergenic, with skin-conditioning agents (glycerin, vitamin E and emollients) to support frequent use without compromising skin health.
Packaging
- 1200 ml (1.2 L) factory-sealed refill cartridge designed specifically for PURELL ADX-12 manual dispensers.
- SANITARY SEALED refill to help prevent contamination compared with bulk-fill systems.
- SMART-FLEX style bottle (or equivalent) that collapses in a controlled manner as it empties, using less plastic than traditional rigid HDPE bottles and maintaining a neat appearance in the dispenser.
- Clear or translucent cartridge allowing visual confirmation of product level through the dispenser’s sight window.
- Distributor case configuration typically 3 x 1200 ml refills per case (manufacturer suffix “-03” indicating 3-pack cases).
Usage
- This product is a refill for PURELL ADX-12 manual dispensers. Install only in a compatible ADX-12 dispenser according to the dispenser’s mounting and loading instructions.
- To install: open the dispenser, remove any empty cartridge, insert the new 1200 ml refill, ensuring the nozzle is properly seated, then close the dispenser until it clicks.
- For hygienic hand disinfection:
- • Apply approximately 3 mL of PURELL VF PLUS Hygienic Hand Rub into dry hands (one full actuation or multiple actuations as required to cover all hand surfaces).
- • Rub vigorously over all hand surfaces, including palms, backs of hands, between fingers, fingertips and thumbs, for at least 30 seconds.
- • Ensure hands remain wet with product for the full contact time, then allow to air dry; do not rinse.
- For surgical hand disinfection:
- • Apply about 3 mL of product to clean, dry hands and forearms.
- • Rub thoroughly over hands and forearms up to the elbows for 2 x 45 seconds (two applications), ensuring skin remains wet with product for the entire contact time.
- • Allow to air dry completely; do not rinse.
- General recommendations:
- • Use on visibly clean, dry skin; if hands are visibly soiled, wash with soap and water first.
- • Use as frequently as required during routine clinical work and before aseptic procedures, following local infection control protocols.
- • External use on skin only; avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- • Use biocidal products safely and read all label and product information before use.
Contraindications
- Do not use in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to ethanol or any of the other ingredients (e.g. glycerin, emollients).
- Not recommended for application on open wounds, severely damaged or extensively eczematous skin unless directed by a healthcare professional.
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes; in case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
- Do not mix with other products or apply simultaneously with other topical antiseptics on the same area without compatibility assessment.
Adverse Effects
- Transient stinging or irritation may occur if used on broken or very irritated skin.
- Frequent use can occasionally lead to dryness or mild irritation in susceptible individuals, although the formulation includes moisturising agents to minimise this risk.
- May cause serious eye irritation if accidentally splashed into the eyes, due to high ethanol content.
- In rare cases, allergic contact reactions (redness, itching, rash) may occur; if this happens, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
- Ingestion of significant quantities can cause symptoms of ethanol intoxication and gastrointestinal irritation; medical attention is required in such cases.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat.
- Keep away from sparks, open flames, hot surfaces and other ignition sources – product is highly flammable.
- Do not expose to extreme temperatures or freeze; follow storage temperature guidance on the label and technical data sheet.
- Keep container tightly sealed in its outer packaging until ready for installation in the dispenser.
- Store out of the reach of children and unauthorised persons.
- Shelf life is typically 24 months from date of manufacture when stored under recommended conditions.
Duration
Each application for hygienic hand disinfection typically requires at least 30 seconds of rubbing until the hands are fully covered and remain wet for the recommended contact time. For surgical hand disinfection, recommended treatment consists of two 3 mL applications rubbed over hands and forearms for 2 x 45 seconds, providing up to 3 hours of sustained effect as demonstrated in EN 12791 testing.
Onset
Rapid \u2013 bactericidal, yeasticidal and mycobactericidal activity is achieved within approximately 30 seconds, with full virucidal activity against many test viruses in 30\u201345 seconds, when used at the recommended volumes and contact times in accordance with EN standards.
