DIY hydroalcoholic hand solution products (WHO recipe)
Production guide for 1 l of hydro-alcoholic product
Recommended quantities for each component and material
| Quantity | Solution |
| 833 ml | Ethanol 96% |
| 42 ml | Oxygenated water (3% hydrogen peroxide) 16 ml if hydrogen peroxide @ 8% |
| 15 ml | Glycerin (glycerol) |
| Add to reach 1L | Distilled water or cooled boiled water |
| 1 | Graduated container (1 liter min) or 1 resealable bottle |
| 1 or more | Dispensing bottle(s) to hold 1 liter in total |
| 1 | Spatula capable of scraping the bottom |
Method
1. Pour the quantity of alcohol necessary for the preparation of the product into a graduated container of at least 1 liter
2. Add hydrogen peroxide
3. Add the glycerin. This being a viscous substance adhering to the walls, rinse the container with a little distilled water or cooled boiled water and pour the contents into the container used for mixing.
4. Add distilled water or cooled boiled water to the graduated mark indicating the liter.
5. Mix the preparation gently with a spatula but quickly to avoid any evaporation
6. Immediately pour into the dispensing bottles.
Reference: Local Production Guide: Formulations of hydro-alcoholic products recommended by WHO https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/tools/system_change/guide_production_locale_produit_hydro_alcoolique.pdf?ua=1
Precautions
- Remember to label your bottle
- Regarding skin reactions, rubbing hands with an alcoholic product is better tolerated than washing with soap and water. Frequent use may cause dryness and irritation.
- This product is a complement to hand washing when possible