CSIR IHBT Hand Sanitizers

Scientists at the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology in Himachal Pradesh have developed a hand sanitizer in light of the increase in demand for such products across India.

Hand Sanitizers

Hand sanitizers are sanitation products used for neutralising infectious agents on the hands. They are either in liquid or gel form. Many of them are alcohol based. The hand sanitizers are an alternative for hand washing with soap and water.

About the Product

The hand sanitizer developed by the lab contains natural flavours, active tea constituents and alcohol (in accordance with WHO guidelines). It is devoid of chemicals like triclosan, paraben, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, etc. The product is to be commercially produced and sold by A B Scientific Solutions.

CSIR IHBT

The CSIR IHBT or Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology is located in Palampur in Himachal Pradesh. It is a constituent laboratory of CSIR. The lab was established with the aim of making India ‘a global leader on technologies for boosting bioeconomy through sustainable utilization of Himalayan bioresources’ and ‘to discover, develop and commercialize processes and products from Himalayan bioresources using cutting edge science and technology’.