A Healthcare Start Up Ready To Manufacture Alcohol-Free Sanitizer
Green Pyramid Biotech (GPB), a company working on Food, Agriculture, and Bio-Technology, located in Pune, Maharashtra, is ready to manufacture alcohol-free sanitzer amidst the coronavirus pandemic. It is being funded by the Department of Science &Technology (DST), for manufacturing natural, alcohol-free sanitizer for hands and surfaces with long-lasting antibacterial and antiviral effect.
The use of soap or alcohol can destroy the thin outer layer of fat that covers the virus, but the availability of soap and water is a challenge. The access and regulation of usage of the alcohol-water mixture are difficult too.
This sanitizer formulation developed by Green Pyramid Biotech is a bio surfactant that provides long-lasting protection against bacteria and viruses. It can be an alternative to significantly reduce the risk of infection. It has been tested against a wide array of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and yeast. The formulation can provide a convenient and effective way to clean hands and surfaces.
The alcohol-free sanitizer is totally biodegradable and natural. In addition to sanitization, the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) has a unique property of supporting fibroblast activity. It can also be used to clean the wounds and prevents dryness and skin irritation. Besides, the product whose technology concept and applications have been formulated is harmless to the skin.
“Soap and water, alcohol based formulations, nano-particle containing media, etc. are several different approaches to disinfect skin. Each of which has strengths and use, depending on the availability, context and circumstances. The bio-surfactant based disinfecting solutions are biodegradable, environmentally friendly and easy on skin”, said Professor Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST.
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