THE PRODUCT
Germstar hand sanitising liquid
Non allergenic
Evaporates
Emollient - softener
Kills 99.9% transient and resident germs.
Germcontrol dispensing system - unique and virtually maintenance free.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
About 80% of all germs are spread by thehands.
Clean hands are the single most important factor in preventing the spread of germs.
This will become even more importantwhen another pandemic strikes.
Even though people generally know this compliance to hand washing is VERY poor.

WHY IS COMPLIANCE POOR?
Washing hands takes to long -“I’m too busy"
It dries out hands - “My hands look like a brickies labourer”
You have to find a washroom, soap and towels - “The soap and towels are never there anyway”
Only dirty people carry germs -“I’m clean”
Everyone needs some germ activity to stay healthy -“I don’t care”

HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT
Place your palm underneath the dispenser (about 5-8 cms or 2-3 inches)until the green light on the front activates. Keep your hand under the dispenser until the green light goes off. Remove your hand and rub both hands together briskly until dry.

FEATURES + BENEFITS

1.TOUCHLESS DISPENSING
Quick and easy
No need for soap and towels
Promotes compliance to hand hygiene
Error free dispensing

2. DESIGN
Patented gravity assisted system
Low power - long life for batteries
Placement flexibility
No maintenance - no ‘clunky’ working parts
Simplicity

3. NO CROSS CONTAMINATION
Touchless system
Solution never contacts the dispenseror outside air
Airtight, disposable, self collapsing cartridges
“Refillable containers may be subject to contamination (including nozzles) ..special attention should be taken to clean pump mechanisms” They have been implicated as sources of bacteria”

Australian Government Infection Control Guidelines

4. UNIQUE FORMULATION
30-50 times stronger than antibacterial soap
Isopropanol based solution kills both transientand resident bacteria
Over 100 times stronger than plain soap
More effective than ethanol & more than double the effectiveness of 60% ethanol solutions
Does not leave the residue left by gels
Non allergenic - no skin irritation
Restores moisture -prevents drying

 

This graph shows that alcohol based handrub is better than handwashing at killing bacteria

Shown across the top of the graph is the amount of time afterdisinfection with the hand hygiene agent. The left axis shows the percent reduction in bacterial counts. The three lines representisopropanol based handrub, anti-microbial soap and plain soap
Data from Clinical Excellence Commission website, NSW Health



The efficacy of Germstar sanitisers in reducing transient hand flora is in access of 99.9% (more than double popular 60% ethyl products). The efficacy of Germstar sanitisers in reducing the release of resident skin bacteria is in access of 99.6% Prof Dr M. Rotter, University of Vienna (co author of Standard Reference Guide for Hand Sanitation in the European Community) (Alpe Adria Microbiology Journal, 2, 87, 1999)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


*What Is The Difference Between Germstar & Other Alcohol Based Hand Sanitisers?
Many products on the market are 60-65% ethanol based.
Studies indicate a far superior killing activity of 70% isopropanol. In addition Germstar does not leave a residue on the skin surface which is typically associated with gel products. Finally, the Germcontrol dispensing system is unique.

*Will Germstar Dry My Skin?
No. Germstar contains a natural emollient.
Studies from NSW Health show that participants using soap and water reported asignificant increase in dryness cracking and irritation in hands after 2 weeks, whereas those using alcohol based hand rubreported significant improvement in skin condition and dryness.
These self reported results were supported by epidermal watercontent analysis.

What Is The Active Ingredient In Germstar?
The active ingredient is 70% Isopropanol Alchol (BP grade).

Is Germstar Approved By the Australian Health Dept?
Germstar has NICNAS (Department of Health and Ageing Australian Government) Approval No CIA-064, as an Antibacterial Skin Product.

Does Germstar Have A Shelf Life?
There is no shelf life for the product, but after a period of about 18-24 months, there may be slight evaporation of the solution. However, the efficacy of the product is not reduced in any way.

How Does The Cost Compare With Soap, Water & Towels?
Costs of a standard hand wash are estimated at between 14 and 25 cents per wash. Using Germstar reduces cost to between 2.5 and3.75 cents for a more effective and true sanitising wash.

How Long Will A Cartridge of Germstar Normally Last?
The dispenser is preset to deliver 1 ml of solution per activation. Atthis level, it provides 1,000 applications. The dispenser can beadjusted to deliver from 1/2ml (for a preschool, for example) to up 6mls. How long a bladder lasts will depend on how many people use it.

What Is The Power Source For The Touchless Dispenser?
The dispenser requires four ‘D’ type alkaline batteries. Since a very small amount of power is used, batteries last up to 40,000 activations. 80% of germs are spread by means of the hands A significant number of people (up to 60%) do not wash their hands after the toilet, after playing with pets, before preparing food Even if you did wash your hands..chances are the person you just shook hands with didn’t