Aseptoderm 2% CHG Red Coloured Surgical Skin Disinfectant – 20 x 250 mls

The Dr. Schumacher Aseptoderm 2% CHG Red Coloured Surgical Skin Disinfectant – 20 x 250ml is a ready-to-use, alcohol-based skin disinfectant formulated for pre- and post-operative skin preparation and disinfection prior to medical procedures in healthcare settings such as hospitals, surgical centres, dental practices, and tattoo studios. Featuring a 2% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG) solution with a red colouring to mark disinfected areas, it ensures precise application and visibility. Certified to VAH, IHO, and EN standards, this disinfectant is bactericidal, yeasticidal, and effective against enveloped viruses, offering skin compatibility without aldehydes, phenols, or quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs). The box includes 20 x 250ml spray bottles, providing a convenient and portable supply for professional use.

Key Features

• Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Bactericidal (including MRSA), yeasticidal, and effective against enveloped viruses (e.g., HBV, HIV, HCV, influenza) per EN 12791, ensuring reliable skin disinfection for surgical and minor procedures.

• Red Coloured Marking: Red tint visibly marks disinfected skin areas, enhancing precision during pre- and post-operative preparation, injections, catheter insertions, and minor interventions.

• Skin-Friendly Formula: Free from aldehydes, phenols, and QACs, minimising irritation and sensitisation risks, suitable for frequent use in medical and tattoo settings.

• Rapid Action: Achieves antimicrobial efficacy upon application, requiring sufficient solution to keep skin moist during the contact time, streamlining preparation processes.

• Alcohol-Based Solution: Contains 63.1 g 2-propanol (70% v/v) per 100 g solution, providing quick-drying, effective disinfection without sticky residues.

• Versatile Applications: Suitable for skin disinfection before injections, incisions, punctures, blood withdrawals, catheter insertions, minor surgical interventions, minor accidental injuries, and tattoo procedures.

• No Rinsing Required: Applied by spraying or swabbing, eliminating the need for water, reducing cross-contamination risks, and simplifying workflows.

• Portable Supply: Box of 20 x 250ml spray bottles (5 liters total) offers a convenient, cost-effective solution for high-throughput facilities and mobile practitioners.

• Certified Compliance: Meets VAH, IHO, EN 13727, EN 13624, and Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) standards, ensuring professional-grade safety and efficacy.

• Hygienic and Safe: Manufactured using environmentally friendly processes, with clear safety instructions to avoid eye contact and ensure storage away from ignition sources.

Applications

• Hospitals and Surgical Centres: Pre- and post-operative skin disinfection, ensuring a sterile field for surgical procedures and reducing infection risks.

• Dental Practices: Disinfects skin prior to injections or minor procedures, supporting hygiene in clinical environments.

• Outpatient Clinics: Facilitates skin preparation for catheter insertions, blood withdrawals, and minor interventions in ambulatory settings.

• Tattoo and Piercing Studios: Ensures hygienic skin preparation before tattooing or piercing, enhancing safety and client comfort.

• Emergency Care: Provides rapid disinfection for minor accidental injuries, supporting urgent care protocols.

• Box Quantity: 20 spray bottles, each containing 250ml (5 liters total).

• Active Ingredients: 100 g solution contains 63.1 g 2-propanol (70% v/v), 2 g chlorhexidine digluconate (w/v).

• Spectrum of Activity: Bactericidal (including MRSA), yeasticidal, effective against enveloped viruses (e.g., HBV, HIV, HCV, influenza) per EN 12791.

• Contact Time: Apply sufficient amount to keep skin moist during the entire contact time (typically immediate action for skin disinfection).

• Certifications: VAH, IHO, EN 13727, EN 13624, complies with Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).

• pH Value: Not specified; alcohol-based solution optimised for skin disinfection.

• Bottle Size: Approximately 5 cm (W) x 5 cm (D) x 15 cm (H) per 250ml spray bottle (estimated based on standard sizes).

• Shelf Life: Typically 3 years from manufacture; refer to product label for specific expiration date.

• Safety Warnings: H225 (highly flammable liquid and vapour), H319 (causes serious eye irritation), H336 (may cause drowsiness or dizziness), H412 (harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects); use biocidal products cautiously, keep away from heat/sparks/open flames, rinse eyes thoroughly if contacted, and read label before use.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from ignition sources; keep container tightly closed.