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Drying Times of Orion Skin Preparations - a frequently asked question

A study has been done on a number of Orion Antiseptic/ Disinfectant Skin Preparation products to determine the drying times. It was found that the mean drying time for these products was less than 4 minutes (SD 0.3-0.9).

Products investigated were:

Chlorhexidine 0.5% in 70% Alcohol
Chlorhexidine 2% in 70% Alcohol
Chlorhexidine 0.05% & Cetrimide 0.5% in 70% Alcohol
Alcoholic Iodine Solution
Iodine 0.5% in 70% Alcohol
Iodine 1.0% in 70% Alcohol

A new PDF for FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on the above is now available from the FAQ section.

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