Opinion announced:
Ethanol remains unrestricted for use in infection control

The HARTMANN GROUP welcomes this opinion, as it confirms the high level of infection and patient protection in the healthcare sector. “We consider this conclusion with regard to infection protection to be absolutely correct. Ethanol remains a central element of infection prevention,” explains Arne Roettger, Managing Director of the Disinfection Division at the HARTMANN GROUP. Numerous organizations at national and European level had already taken a clear position on this issue: Ethanol-based disinfectants have been used safely for decades and are a cornerstone of infection prevention in hospitals, care facilities, doctors' offices, and laboratories throughout Europe.

According to the current state of scientific knowledge, ethanol is considered safe when used properly for skin or surface disinfection. There is no reliable evidence of reproductive toxicity or carcinogenic effects when used externally. “The ECHA has taken the available scientific evidence into account in a differentiated manner and has arrived at a fact-based, appropriate classification,” says Arne Roettger.

If you have any further questions, please contact your HARTMANN representative or our team of experts at email: science-center@hartmann.info, tel.: +49 (0)40 - 54 00 6 – 111.