With the pandemic of new coronavirus, there was an increase in demand for alcohol geland, as a result, the product raised prices and disappeared from the shelves. In some cases, pharmacies have even created a waiting list system for those who want to make a reservation for the product.
In the midst of this problem, many people have been searching the internet for a possible solution. Here are the amazing recipes on how to make gel alcohol at home, which is completely wrong and contraindicated.
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In addition to the danger to health, homemade alcohol can have an adverse effect, such as not protecting against the new coronavirus and, yes, enhancing the action of the virus.
Fancy formulas for the production of gel alcohol
The magic formulas presented on the internet usually use liquid alcohol as the base of the product, which can lead to major consequences. According to the Federal Council of Medicine (CFQ), bad handling of alcohol can cause accidents, from skin irritations to fires.
Therefore, the gel alcohol production process is not as simple as it seems. Gel alcohol sold in pharmacies and supermarkets is subjected to numerous tests, which analyze the concentration of alcohol in the solution, in addition to other variables, in order to identify its effectiveness in protecting against bacteria It is virus.
Thus, because homemade gel alcohol does not follow these guidelines, there is no guarantee that it will act against contamination by Covid-19. In fact, it can even do the opposite, as CFQ points out in a released note:
Depending on what is used as a thickener, instead of eliminating microorganisms, their proliferation can be enhanced.
A ideal concentration to eliminate germs is 70%, no more and no less. Solutions with a concentration greater than this alcohol content evaporate faster, not giving time to destroy the microbes.
Furthermore, the solution must have a minimum amount of water to potentiate the alcohol to enter the cell and destroy the pathogen.
Is there an ideal solution for lack of gel alcohol?
No, there is no ideal solution or recipe for homemade gel alcohol production. Only specialized industries, research institutes and compounding pharmacies are authorized to produce the product, on a temporary and emergency basis, by National Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition, it is important to have gel alcohol only for possible exits, such as going to the pharmacy and supermarket.
If you see the product being marketed at exorbitant prices, report it to the consumer protection agency, the procon. The different units spread across the country have been working with campaigns and inspections so that high prices are not practiced.
don't forget that wash your hands with soap and water, in the correct way, is even more effective than just using gel alcohol. The product is another option for when you are not at home or do not have basic hygienic resources available.
However, as the current recommendation is that of social isolation, most people are at home, that is, just go to the sink and constantly wash your hands.
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