Evaluación de la calidad de un gel antibacterial elaborado a partir de Alcohol Artesanal con hidrolato de manzanilla (Matricaria chamomilla) y aceite esencial de naranja (Citrus spp.)

Abstract

The antibacterial gel has become a complementary product for hand hygiene, preventing infections and the spread of diseases. This research proposes the evaluation of the quality of an antibacterial gel made from artisanal alcohol with chamomile hydrolate (Matricaria chamomilla) and essential oil of orange (Citrus spp. ), the physicochemical properties of the gel were identified, in which a pH value between 5.72 and 6.05 was obtained; a density of 0.876 to 0.885 grams over cubic centimeters and a viscosity of 7320 to 7956 Cps, these being the optimum values for this type of antibacterial cosmetics, complying with the external instructions for low-risk cosmetic products, belonging to the national agency of regulation, control and sanitary surveillance ARCSA. The quantification of the alcohol concentration in the antibacterial gel was performed by gas chromatography, complying with the provisions of the ARCSA in its resolution DE-015-2020 where the alcohol concentration was found in the range between sixty and seventy percent performing its antibacterial characteristics. The bacterial effectiveness tests were carried out according to the European standard UNE-EN-1040, applying the microbiological techniques of cosmetic products, where two strains of microorganisms Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were used, these tests were evaluated by means of a logarithmic scale, determining a high bactericidal activity for its antibacterial characteristics against the microorganisms evaluated, being this product ideal for hand disinfection since it complies with all the quality parameters.