by Brianna Crandall — March 16, 2016—Skin-care product provider the Deb Group, part of SC Johnson, recently launched Deb InstantFOAM Complete, which the company says is the world’s first broad-spectrum foam hand sanitizer that kills up to 99.9999 percent of many types of germs, bringing an “unprecedented” level of protection from harmful pathogens for employees, patients, visitors and customers.
Deb InstantFOAM Complete is part of the new Deb Stoko range and was created for critical hand hygiene situations where closed or semi-closed quarters may increase the likelihood of outbreaks, such as cruise ships, healthcare and the food industry.
Deb InstantFOAM Complete was created for critical hand hygiene situations where closed or semi-closed quarters may increase the likelihood of outbreaks, such as cruise ships, healthcare and the food industry
Using patented Deb Foam Technology, the unique perfume-free and dye-free alcohol-based liquid is dispensed as soft-structured foam and designed to be used without water to provide a complete solution for hand sanitizing, combining safety and preference with highly effective broad-spectrum efficacy.
Deb InstantFOAM Complete works by directly dissolving the bacteria cell membrane and denaturizing the constitutive proteins and enzymes, killing germs extremely quickly without any risk of damaging the skin’s natural antibacterial resistance.
In doing so, the sanitizer is highly effective against a broad spectrum of potential threats, while its moisturizing agents leave the skin feeling smooth after use, helping to avoid skin dryness, often associated with the use of some sanitizers in high-frequency-usage settings.
Unlike with liquids, foam does not run off the hands and provides the user with complete control of the product without dripping or splashing, ensuring the full dose is applied effectively with every application. Compared with gels, foam does not contain gelling agents that leave the hands feeling sticky, particularly after multiple applications. Because Deb InstantFOAM Complete was formulated to be used without water; the product can be used in any work environment or public area, or on-the-go.
The significance of its fast-acting, scientifically-proven formula is that it is 1,000 times more effective than one that kills 99.9 percent, says Deb. In the context of hand hygiene, where as many as 10 million transient bacteria cells can be found on the end of just one finger, the extra “9s” could prove critical in the prevention of transmitting potentially deadly infections — of which it only requires a count of between 10 and 100 cells to cause illness.
Deb InstantFOAM Complete is available in a range of pump bottles (47ml and 400ml), one-liter cartridges and manual or touch-free dispensers (1L) for easy access in hand-hygiene-sensitive environments. The products are certified USDA BioPreferred, UL Ecologo and NSF E3.
