DIOXEL ANTIBACTERIAL GEL FOR HAND DISINFECTION

Professional Formula for Hand Disinfection

At Quimiconsult we make Dioxel Antibacterial Gel, our in-house hydroalcoholic gel formulation for hygienic hand disinfection in industrial, food, institutional and personal care settings. Dioxel is a colorless, transparent gel with a 70% alcohol concentration and nonionic surfactants that ensure biocidal performance, in line with internationally recommended alcohol levels for waterless hand antisepsis.

Its germicidal action works through a dual mechanism: the alcohol destroys the bacterial cell wall, exposing the cytoplasm and inhibiting cellular activity in less than 30 seconds, and against viruses it destroys the protective lipid envelope, exposing the nucleic acids and deactivating the infective part. When applied correctly, Dioxel is formulated to eliminate 99.999% of the microorganisms susceptible to this type of antiseptic (vegetative bacteria, fungi and lipid-enveloped viruses).

Quimiconsult develops and manufactures Dioxel at its SQF-certified plant in San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., with distribution coverage throughout Mexico. Dioxel is also Kosher certified and NSF registered, supporting its use in food industry hygiene programs and in environments subject to food safety audits. Unlike a distributor, we have our own R&D laboratory, which allows us to validate formulations and develop custom versions for customers with specific fragrance, viscosity or packaging requirements. Each batch is backed by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (HDS/SDS) and Technical Data Sheet (TDS). Our field technical team can visit your plant to advise on application and hand hygiene protocols.

Dioxel is indicated for hand hygiene programs in the food industry, animal health and nutrition, personal care and cosmetics, industrial and institutional cleaning, and any environment where hand disinfection with gel is part of the food safety protocol. Contact us for availability, pricing and packaging options.

What Dioxel Antibacterial Gel Is

Dioxel Antibacterial Gel belongs to the category of alcohol-based hand antiseptics, known internationally as hand sanitizers, alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) or hydroalcoholic gels. In Mexico they are also sold under the terms gel alcoholado, gel alcohólico, gel desinfectante para manos, gel antibacterial hidroalcohólico and gel sanitizante de manos.

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Technical Specifications and Physicochemical Properties of Dioxel Gel

Every batch of Dioxel Antibacterial Gel is produced and released under quality parameters verified in our in-house laboratory and SQF-certified plant. The specifications of the standard formulation are as follows:

• Active: 70% alcohol
• Appearance: Colorless, transparent
• pH (concentrate): 6.50 – 7.50
• Specific gravity: Approx. 0.998
• Fragrance: Alcohol

Additional reference data:

• Surfactants: Nonionic
• Active CAS (ethanol): 64-17-5
• Transport classification: UN 1987 — Alcohols, N.O.S., Class 3, PG III
• Certifications: Kosher · NSF registration · Made in an SQF plant

The key functional properties of Dioxel are its rapid evaporation without greasy residue, its broad germicidal spectrum against vegetative bacteria, fungi and enveloped viruses, and a gel consistency that allows even application without running, suitable for manual and automatic dispensers without clogging nozzles.

In terms of stability, Dioxel retains its properties for 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly. Excessive heat (>40 °C) can increase ethanol evaporation and reduce the active concentration; containers must be kept closed to prevent volatilization. The formulation is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and must not be mixed with hypochlorites.

How Alcohol Gel Eliminates Pathogens

Understanding how hydroalcoholic gel works at the molecular level helps establish correct usage protocols in the plant or service area. Dioxel's germicidal activity works through the following stages:

Stage 1 — Contact with the microbial membrane When the gel is applied to the skin, the 70% ethanol molecules interact with the lipids of bacterial membranes and with the lipid envelope of viruses. Alcohol concentrations around 60–80% are the most effective because they combine high germicidal activity with enough water to support action on the microorganism; much higher concentrations evaporate too quickly and reduce effective contact time.

Stage 2 — Protein denaturation and membrane disruption Ethanol denatures the microorganism's essential proteins and solubilizes membrane lipids, causing loss of cell integrity. In enveloped viruses, dissolution of the lipid envelope prevents the virus from binding to host receptors.

Stage 3 — Microbial inactivation The combination of both mechanisms produces cell death or viral inactivation within contact times of 20 to 30 seconds with active rubbing, in accordance with standard hand hygiene techniques using alcohol-based preparations.

Directions for Use

1. Apply a moderate amount of Dioxel Antibacterial Gel to the hands.
2. Rub for 20 to 30 seconds.
3. Make sure to wet over the nails, the palms and between the fingers, until completely evaporated.
4. For visible soiling (blood, grease, dirt), wash first with soap and water and then apply Dioxel.

Applications of Dioxel Antibacterial Gel by Sector

Dioxel's versatility makes it an essential complement to hygiene programs across many production sectors.

Food and Beverage Industry This is one of the sectors with the highest demand for Dioxel, driven by the hand hygiene requirements of good hygiene practices and food safety audits. Its manufacture in an SQF plant, together with its Kosher certification and NSF registration, makes it easy to include in supplier files and food safety programs. The antibacterial gel is used at entrances to process areas, before and after handling food, after using restrooms and at any point with a risk of cross-contamination. Dioxel evaporates without leaving a greasy residue, making it easy to use in food handling environments.

Animal Health, Veterinary and Nutrition In biosecurity for swine and poultry farms and dairy barns, staff require constant hand hygiene before contact with animals, equipment and feed. Dioxel is used in quarantine areas, insemination centers, veterinary pharmacies and animal diagnostic laboratories as a quick alternative to washing with soap and water when no handwashing station is available in the field.

Personal Care, Cosmetics and Hospital Sector The personal care industry uses Dioxel as a private-label finished product (contract manufacturing) or as a formulation reference for antibacterial gels under the customer's brand. In the hospital and clinical sector, the gel is placed in dispensers at entrances to care areas, in accordance with each institution's hand hygiene protocols.

Industrial and Institutional Cleaning In hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, offices, schools and transportation, Dioxel is integrated into hand hygiene programs as a high-volume product. Large-format packaging (20 L, 200 L) allows dispensers to be refilled without costly proprietary cartridges. Quimiconsult can adapt fragrance, viscosity and packaging to the requirements of hotel or restaurant chains under their own brand.

Agrochemical Industry and Pesticide Handling Operators who apply pesticides, fertilizers or biocides require strict hand hygiene before and after each application. Dioxel offers a portable solution for rural areas without running water, supplied in 500 mL and 1 L presentations for personal safety kits in the field.

Dioxel Dosage and Application Protocol

The effectiveness of antibacterial gel depends on both the active concentration and the application protocol. Passive contact does not guarantee pathogen elimination: active rubbing is required for the established contact time.

• Standard hand hygiene (plants and offices): apply 2–3 mL to the hand. Rub palms, between fingers, backs of hands, thumbs and fingertips for 20–30 seconds until completely evaporated.
• High microbial load: prior washing with soap and water, drying and subsequent application of Dioxel with prolonged rubbing.
• Entry to food production lines: automatic dosing (≈2.5–3 mL) from an elbow-operated or sensor dispenser, followed by 20 seconds of rubbing before putting on disposable gloves.
• Agrochemical field use (no water available): apply 3–4 mL and rub with emphasis on knuckle creases and under the nails; repeat before eating or drinking.

For use in high-flow dispensers, consult Quimiconsult's technical team about the recommended viscosity adjustment.

Competitive Advantages of Dioxel Antibacterial Gel

• 70% active concentration: a level consistent with recommendations for maximum germicidal efficacy in hand antisepsis.
• Kosher certification and NSF registration: recognized backing for hygiene programs in the food industry and audited environments.
• Made in an SQF-certified plant: produced under a GFSI-recognized food safety scheme, ideal for supplier approval files.
• Gel format for even application: better skin residence than liquid solutions, without running or dripping.
• Mexican manufacturer with 30+ years of experience: development and production in San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., with timely delivery throughout Mexico without intermediaries.
• In-house R&D laboratory: ability to adjust viscosity, fragrance or packaging to the customer's specification.
• Custom formulation available: versions with exclusive color and fragrance for private labels; we quote tailor-made formulas.
• Field technical team: engineers who visit the customer's plant to install dispensers, train staff and validate hygiene protocols.
• Broad antimicrobial spectrum: active against Gram+ and Gram− vegetative bacteria, fungi and lipid-enveloped viruses.
• Complete documentation: CoA, TDS and HDS/SDS in Spanish, available per batch.
• Flexible packaging: from 500 mL up to 1,000 L IBC containers, ideal for reducing logistics costs for large consumers.
• Compatible with universal dispensers: no proprietary cartridges required.

Dioxel Gel vs Other Hand Disinfection Options

Dioxel Gel vs Conventional Liquid Soap Liquid soap requires running water and the full process takes more than 40–60 seconds. Dioxel, as a waterless alcohol gel, enables hand hygiene in 20 seconds without a sink, reducing operational interruption. Soap removes visible dirt; Dioxel complements it when there is no visible organic soiling.

Dioxel vs Imported Brand-Name Gels Imported gels involve international freight costs and possible supply difficulties. As a domestically manufactured product made in an SQF-certified plant, with Kosher certification and NSF registration, Dioxel offers short lead times to any point in the country, quotes in Mexican pesos and technical documentation in Spanish in accordance with Mexican standards.

Dioxel vs Liquid Alcohol Solutions (non-gel) Ungelled solutions carry a risk of spills in dispensers, shorter skin residence (they run off before the contact time is met) and greater evaporation in heat or wind. Dioxel's gel formulation keeps the dose on the hands for the time required for germicidal action and enables automatic dispensing with volumetric precision.

Compatibility and Incompatibilities of Dioxel Gel

Compatible with: nitrile, latex and neoprene gloves; dispenser plastics (ABS, PP, HDPE); nonwoven fabrics for application with paper towels; cosmetic fragrances and colorants for customization.

Incompatible with: sodium hypochlorite and other strong oxidizers; strong bases (NaOH, KOH) that can destabilize the gelling system; concentrated mineral acids; porous materials such as wood that absorb alcohol and spread it to fire-sensitive surfaces.

In practice, Dioxel should not be mixed with other disinfectants in the same container. If the customer's hygiene program includes surface disinfection with quaternary ammonium compounds, both products are applied independently. For questions about compatibility protocols at specific plants, Quimiconsult's technical team can advise during the initial visit.

Available Packaging, Storage and Shelf Life

Quimiconsult offers Dioxel in multiple presentations to suit different consumption volumes:

• 500 mL: pump bottle, for desks, reception areas, laboratories and first aid kits.
• 1 L: for manual wall dispensers or refills in medium-traffic areas.
• 4 L / Gallon: for refilling industrial dispensers; education sector, restaurants and hotels.
• 20 L (pail): for industrial plants and cleaning companies with significant consumption.
• 200 L (drum): for large restaurant chains, hospitals and food plants.
• Bulk / 1,000 L IBC: for distributors and large consumers with bulk infrastructure; quoted by agreement.

Storage: keep containers tightly closed in a cool place (10–30 °C), away from heat sources, open flames and direct sunlight, in a ventilated area and separated from oxidizers and strong acids. Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacture in the original sealed container. Once a large-format container has been opened, it is recommended to use it within 6 months at most to guarantee the declared active concentration.

Dioxel Antibacterial Gel Safety Data

Dioxel is safe for topical use when used as indicated. Because of its alcohol content, it requires handling precautions in large volumes.

GHS classification (reference):

• Flammable liquids, Category 3 (H226): flammable liquid and vapor.
• Eye irritation, Category 2B (H320): causes eye irritation.
• Signal word: WARNING. Pictograms: flame (flammable), exclamation mark (irritant).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Eyes: safety goggles when handling large volumes or during transfer.
• Hands: nitrile gloves for handling drums and pails; not required for normal personal application.
• Body: lab coat or work clothing when handling volumes >20 L.
• Respiratory: sufficient general ventilation; in confined spaces with open drums, use forced ventilation.

First Aid:

• Ingestion: do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician or call CIATOX: 800 290 0024.
• Inhalation: move to a ventilated area. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention.
• Skin contact: wash with plenty of soap and water. If irritation occurs, consult a physician.
• Eye contact: rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Seek ophthalmological attention if irritation persists.

Transport: UN 1987 — Alcohols, N.O.S. (Ethanol), Class 3, Packing Group III. NFPA 704: Health 0, Flammability 2, Reactivity 0. Waste disposal: empty drums with residues must be delivered to an authorized container recycling provider in accordance with current environmental regulations.

The above classification is for reference; the official per-batch HDS/SDS contains all 16 sections and takes precedence over this summary.

Available Technical Documentation

Quimiconsult backs every batch of Dioxel Antibacterial Gel with complete technical documentation, available for customer audits and supplier approval files:

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per batch.
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS).
• Safety Data Sheet (HDS/SDS) in Spanish.
• Kosher certificate and proof of NSF registration.
• Evidence of manufacture in an SQF-certified plant.
• Composition statement for customer audits and stability data, upon request.

For additional certifications (Halal, Non-GMO or others) or the current scope of certifications per batch, check availability with our team.

Related Products

Dioxel Antibacterial Gel is the hand hygiene component of a complete food safety program. Food, beverage, meat and poultry processing plants typically complement it with the following Quimiconsult products to cover cleaning, disinfection of surfaces and equipment, and personnel hygiene:

Personnel hygiene

• Dioxel Antibacterial and Antiseptic Solution — Liquid antiseptic with 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol, for skin and hand antisepsis at entrances and process areas.

Disinfection of surfaces and equipment

• Sanidet 10% Quaternary-Based Disinfectant — Ready-to-use quaternary sanitizer for food contact surfaces, walls, tables and process areas.
• Anticel PRO Peracetic Acid 15% — High-performance peracetic acid disinfectant for equipment and surfaces in the meat and poultry industry.
• Iodactive 1.5% Disinfectant Iodine Solution — Stabilized iodophor for sanitizing surfaces and process equipment.

CIP & COP Cleaning

• CLK Premium Chlorinated Alkaline Detergent — Chlorinated alkaline detergent for CIP cleaning of lines and tanks; removes grease and organic matter.
• Lactac LF CIP Acid Detergent — Concentrated acid detergent (25–30% acidity) for removing mineral scale from equipment and lines.
• Optifoam Self-Foaming Neutral Detergent — Self-foaming neutral detergent for cleaning open surfaces, floors and exterior equipment.

Looking for a comprehensive cleaning, sanitation and personnel hygiene program for your plant? Our technical team can put together a combined proposal based on your sector, surfaces and consumption volume.

Request Your Dioxel Antibacterial Gel Quote

Does your company, food plant, hospital, farm or institutional hygiene program need to incorporate Dioxel Antibacterial Gel into its hand hygiene protocols? Contact us and we will gladly analyze your specific application, recommend the right presentation and dosage, and offer you a comprehensive solution that includes technical documentation, CoA per batch, Kosher certification, NSF registration, manufacture in an SQF plant, custom formulation advice and timely delivery anywhere in Mexico. Write to us through our contact page or call us at +52 (81) 8105 0063. San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dioxel Antibacterial Gel

What is Dioxel antibacterial gel and what is it used for?

Dioxel is a hydroalcoholic gel formulated in-house by Quimiconsult, designed for waterless hand disinfection in industrial, food, hospital and personal care settings. It is used to eliminate vegetative bacteria, fungi and lipid-enveloped viruses in less than 30 seconds of application with active rubbing.

Does Dioxel antibacterial gel have certifications?

Yes. Dioxel is Kosher certified and NSF registered, and it is manufactured in an SQF-certified plant in San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L. These certifications support its use in food industry hygiene programs and make it easy to include in supplier files and food safety audits. The current scope per batch is available from our technical team.

What alcohol concentration does Dioxel hydroalcoholic gel have?

Dioxel contains 70% alcohol, a concentration consistent with the level recommended for maximum germicidal efficacy. Below 60%, activity drops significantly; above 85%, evaporation is so fast that effective contact time decreases.

How do you use antibacterial hand gel correctly?

Apply a moderate amount of Dioxel to the hands and rub for 20 to 30 seconds, making sure to cover the nails, palms, backs of the hands, between the fingers and thumbs, until the gel has completely evaporated. There is no need to rinse or dry with a towel. For visible soiling, wash first with soap and water.

What are the pH and appearance of Dioxel gel?

Dioxel is a colorless, transparent gel with an alcohol fragrance, a pH (concentrate) of 6.50 to 7.50 and a specific gravity of approximately 0.998.

How should Dioxel be stored and how long does it last?

Store in a cool place (10–30 °C), protected from flames, sparks and direct sunlight, with containers tightly closed. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture in a sealed container. Once large-format containers have been opened, preferably use within 6 months.

Where can I buy Dioxel antibacterial gel in bulk in Mexico?

At Quimiconsult we manufacture and distribute Dioxel from our SQF-certified plant in San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., with nationwide coverage and presentations from 500 mL up to 1,000 L IBCs. Request a quote stating the volume, application sector and required presentation.