Frequently Asked Questions

No hand sanitizer is indicated for the prevention of H1N1 or MRSA. However, one of the ways to protect yourself from germs is to practice good hand hygiene. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises people to stay healthy by:

• Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Washing your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth – because this is often how germs are spread.
• Staying home if you are sick and limit contact with others.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the main way that respiratory illnesses like colds and flu are spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This can happen when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and the droplets move through the air and are inhaled or deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. Sometimes germs also can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk or door handle and then touches his or her own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. Some germs can live two hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs and desks.

Wash your hands with soap and water, especially when they are visibly dirty, and wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Due to its immediate effect and persistence, ULTRACEPT™ Antiseptic Handwash can be an important part of good hand hygiene when soap and water are not readily available. Tests indicate that ULTRACEPT™ can continue controlling germs for up to six hours with repeated use.

Other antiseptic hand sanitizers that lack persistence kill germs quickly, but as soon as a contaminated surface is touched, new germs are transferred to the hands. What separates ULTRACEPT™ from other alcohol-based hand sanitizers is its patented formula, which provides the ability, with repeated use, to control harmful germs for up to six hours.

ULTRACEPT™ kills the vast majority of harmful germs instantly due to the presence of ethyl alcohol, and it continues to provide antimicrobial effects for up to six hours. Scientists discovered a way to blend common preservatives at low concentrations to continue controlling germs for up to six hours. This patented Viacydin™ technology continues to reside on the skin to form a layer of extended persistence.

Yes, the ULTRACEPT™ formula has been used in hospitals for years. Surgeons and other clinicians rely on the formula because it is extremely effective – in not just killing harmful germs, but in providing hours-long persistence during surgical and related medical procedures.

ULTRACEPT™ can be used safely on children age 2 and older with adult supervision. It should not be used on infants under 2 years of age. The formula has been tested for safety and skin irritation and is safe when used as directed. ULTRACEPT™, as well as other hand sanitizers that contain ethyl alcohol, should be used only on intact skin.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not permit manufacturers to make claims against specific types of germs. To minimize the spread of illness, consumers should practice good hand hygiene and follow other infection-control guidelines recommended by doctors. When soap and water are not available, an alcohol-based antiseptic handwash like ULTRACEPT™ can be an important part of good hand hygiene.

Ethyl alcohol is an important ingredient because it kills germs on contact. The Centers for Disease Control recommends using alcohol-based instant hand sanitizers when soap and water are not readily available. However, although alcohol kills germs instantly, it quickly loses its effectiveness. ULTRACEPT™ Antiseptic Handwash contains ethyl alcohol for an immediate kill, but then persists for up to six hours due to its patented Viacydin™ technology.

Apply a small amount of the product and wet your hands thoroughly. Allow your hands to dry without wiping. It is important to reapply ULTRACEPT™ to your dry hands after washing with soap and water. Adults should always supervise children in the use of the product.