CSIR scientists develop sanitiser without harmful chemicals

Amid rising cases of fake sanitisers in the market following increasing demand for such products due to the coronavirus scare, scientists at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) based in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, have developed a new type of hand sanitiser.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Director of IHBT said, "The natural flavours, active tea constituents and alcohol content in this hand-sanitiser have been used as per the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO). One of the special things is that chemicals like parabens, triclosan, synthetic fragrance and phthalates have not been used in this product.”

"The technology has been transferred to Palampur based company M/s A.B. Scientific Solutions for the commercial production of this newly developed hand-sanitiser. An agreement has been signed between CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) and the company," a press release issued on PIB stated.


"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-sanitiser. The company will also market these hand-sanitisers and other disinfectants in all major cities across the country."

Dr. Sanjay Kumar says that due to the sudden increase in demand for sanitisers in the market, arbitrary prices are being charged. In the view of current increase in demand for the right product, this hand sanitiser has been developed at an appropriate time, he added.