Sanitizing Composition and Method of Preparation

Abstract

The invention provides a sanitizing composition in the form of a viscous liquid or gel suitable for use as a handwash composition comprising alcohol, water and a thickener wherein the viscous liquid or gel has particles suspended therein, wherein said particles provide the composition with a granular texture and are capable of being worn away when rubbed. The particles may deliver one or more agents to the skin e.g. antimicrobial, antibacterial or antiviral agents, emollients and/or moisturizers, fragrances, colourings or UV markers.

1 . A method of facilitating handwashing enforcement comprising:
 providing a sanitizing composition comprising alcohol and a plurality of particles comprising a UV marker and one of an antimicrobial agent, a moisturizer, an emollient, a fragrance, and a pigment;   applying the sanitizing composition to a user's hands;   applying the UV marker to the user's hands by abrading the plurality of particles with the user's hands;   irradiating the user's hands with a light source comprising UV radiation; and   observing whether the user's hands emit fluorescent light.   
     
     
         2 . A method of facilitating handwashing enforcement comprising:
 applying a sanitizing composition to a user's hands, the sanitizing composition comprising a plurality of particles comprising a UV marker and one of an antimicrobial agent, a moisturizer, an emollient, a fragrance, and a pigment;   irradiating the user's hands with a light source comprising UV radiation; and   observing whether the user's hands emit fluorescent light.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein applying a sanitizing composition to the user's hands further comprises abrading the plurality of particles of the sanitizing composition with the user's hands. 
     
     
         4 . A method of handwashing enforcement comprising:
 applying a sanitizing composition comprising a UV marker to a user's hands;   irradiating the user's hands with a light source comprising UV radiation; and   observing whether the user's hands emit fluorescent light; wherein applying a sanitizing composition to a user's hands further comprises abrading a plurality of particles included in the sanitizing composition to release a UV marker included in the plurality of particles and to disperse the UV marker on the user's hands.