Purell

Purell is a leading brand of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants, primarily utilizing ethyl alcohol (ethanol) as its active antimicrobial agent. Developed and manufactured by GOJO Industries, Purell products are designed for rapid hand hygiene and surface decontamination. The mechanism of action involves the denaturation of microbial proteins and the disruption of lipid membranes, providing broad-spectrum efficacy against many bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. Beyond routine hand hygiene, Purell has been investigated in clinical trials for specialized topical applications, including the treatment of viral warts, herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) lesions, and the prevention of bacterial vaginosis recurrence in partners. It is also utilized in veterinary medicine for conditions such as canine superficial pyoderma.

Brand names

PurellPurell AdvancedPurell VF481

Other names

ethyl alcohol hand sanitizerethanol gel rubPURELL surface sanitizer