New Delhi (NVI): Amid the coronavirus outbreak, demand for products such as hand sanitisers has increased in the market. However, many counterfeit products in the market are being sold to benefit from the situation.
Scientists at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh have developed a new hand-sanitizer that is free from harmful chemicals.
Natural flavors, active tea constituents and alcohol content have been used in this hand-sanitizer as per the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director of IHBT said, “One of the special things is that chemicals like parabens, triclosan, synthetic fragrance and phthalates have not been used in this product.”
The technology was transferred to Palampur based company M/s A.B. Scientific Solutions for the commercial production of this newly developed hand-sanitizer and an agreement has also been signed between CSIR-IHBT and the company.
The company, which has a strong nationwide marketing network of its own, will be establishing a facility in Palampur for the commercial production of hand-sanitizer and will also market these hand-sanitizers and other disinfectants in major cities across the country.
Dr Sanjay Kumar also said that due to the sudden increase in demand for sanitizer in the market, its irrational prices are being charged.
