One more milestone in Indias’ Research and Development Industry is the invention of Iodine-based hand sanitizers. India will be the first country in the world to roll out the iodine-based hand sanitizers. Till now the alcohol-based sanitizers alone prevail around the globe. India will become the manufacturing hub of these products.
‘I2Cure’ is the name of the first iodine-based sanitizer and is made by a Singapore-based biotechnology firm I2Pure and is in possession of patents relating to this iodine-based product. Iodine-based sanitizers are more effective against viruses and long-lasting than alcohol-based hand sanitizers. In the next two weeks, the products are set to be launched in the country.
Iodine is an antiseptic and possesses disinfectant properties. The issues relating to the odd color and unstable nature of the Iodine were resolved with the research done by American scientist Jack Kessler. The global president of I2Pure, Anil Kejriwal told that the iodine-based sanitizer is effective against coronavirus. The makers are willing to get an emergency use authorization for the iodine-based sanitizer.
Alcohol-based sanitizers leave the skin dry and cracked. The usage illustration is given as two drops to provide long-lasting protection against viruses like COVID-19. The content in I2Cure is derived from Japanese seaweed and processed further in a lab in the United States. The company president said, unlike alcohol-based sanitizers that require the iodine-based sanitizer is capable of providing protection for around 12 hours. The dosage recommendation is two drops per time.
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