Zone of Inhibition

Zone of Inhibition Testing is a fast, qualitative means to measure the ability of an antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. This test is an outstanding qualitative way for manufacturers of antimicrobial products to be able to compare the inhibition levels of their product. Sl No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Brand Hamam Reliance Lifebuoy Savlon Santoor Bacter Shield Godrej Dettol Palmolive Patanjali TCN/TCC Claims TCC TCN TCC TCN TCN TCN No TCN/TCC No TCN/TCC No TCN/TCC Herbal (neem and tulsi)

To sum it up, just remember to turn around the bottle of your hand wash to see what it’s made of. If you read triclosan and triclocarban as its ingredients, you may simply avoid using the brand as these chemicals can harm your immune system in the long run. You must have also realised Avoid hand-wash triclosan/triclocarban. Buy products not featuring triclosan/ triclocarban in their ingredients list. Washing with plain soap and running water is equally effective in removing germs/ preventing spreading of germs. Antibacterial Activity Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed products Zone of Inhibition Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed containing Contact Kill Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed that one must stop believing manufacturers’ claims on effectiveness of their products, especially if they are based on the use of chemicals or other such elements that are not clinically/scientifically tested and proven by independent, trustworthy authorities.