Archroma to mass produce hand sanitisers to fight Covid-19

Swiss chemical company Archroma has ramped up production of hand sanitisers to aid combating the spread of the virus in countries that can’t meet demand.

The company announced on Monday that they had begun bulk production at its Landhi site in Pakistan back in May 2020.

The product was designed by an R&D team at the Archroma Centre of Excellence in Karachi, in line with WHO recommendations.

They hope to aid the Pakistani effort, where demand for sanitisers has vastly outstripped the supply, particularly in areas of high risk, such as hospitals, isolation centres and other medical institutions.

Since the onset of the outbreak, the use of such sanitisers has become mandatory in all factories, offices and public areas, further increasing the demand further.

The Kieralon range is being produced in different grades and concentrations to eliminate a broad range of germs, bacteria and viruses, to cater for various healthcare and hygiene requirements. They also include emollients and display non-stick and quick-drying effects for skin comfort.

Back in April, the Swiss developer also announced the introduction of a gel thickening agent in Brazil, developed to address the global shortage in such thickeners traditionally used for sanitising gels.

Also, Archroma is actively supporting manufacturers in the production of face masks and medical protective equipment. Their antibacterial and barrier products in particular are  in high demand, while also providing technical support to help customers both new and old.

They are also assisting companies who specialise in food packaging as there is a high demand as many restaurants have switched to delivery or takeaway exclusively, as well as for parcels and boxes supporting online shopping.

Mujtaba Rahim, CEO of Archroma Pakistan said: “Within Archroma we are aware of the acute community needed for high-quality hygiene products that are also comfortable for users, as hand sanitisers tend to be harsh on the skin, so we took on the challenge to develop and start production in record time.

“The Archroma team in Pakistan won’t rest in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and hopes this new product will help to stop the spread of the virus and the suffering that it causes.”

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