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SafeDes+ hand disinfectant removes microbes with a skin-friendly formula
- Published 13 December 2022; updated 21 September 2026; estimated reading time 3 minutes. Listed under Health and life science / Biopharma.
- SoftOx Solutions’ SafeDes+ is an alcohol-free hand disinfectant intended for healthy, irritated, compromised and eczematous skin. The page says its hypochlorous-acid technology, stabilized with an organic acid, has broad activity against viruses, bacteria and fungi. It describes the formula as non-toxic, non-flammable, safe to transport/store and non-drying.
- The challenge described is that frequent hand hygiene is important in healthcare, yet staff may disinfect less often because alcohol-based products can cause pain or burning on damaged skin. A national Norwegian hospital tender for alcohol-free disinfectant was awarded to SoftOx, according to the page.
- The page references clinical studies and a SoftOx survey: 77% of healthcare workers with compromised or eczematous hand skin reported improved skin condition or disinfecting routines after three weeks of SafeDes+ use. It also cites a Norwegian Defence Research Establishment analysis reporting indoor VOC levels 30–60% lower during use of SoftOx disinfectants than alcohol-based products. These are specific reported study/survey findings, not independently revalidated here.
- Market context says WHO guidance has contributed to hand-hygiene demand and cites irritant contact dermatitis in 25–55% of nurses and skin problems at some point for 85%. An EXCITE report is said to estimate that European and US hospitals could save up to USD 30 billion in hand-eczema costs by using SafeDes+; this is an attributed estimate.
- SoftOx also sells EffectDesH surface disinfectant and said wound-care and respiratory-infection solutions were under development.
- Linked to SDGs 3 (Good health and well-being) and 8 (Decent work and economic growth) for infection prevention and reduced skin irritation among healthcare staff.
- Contact: Sophus Holm, Product Specialist/Sales Support, sophus.holm@soft-ox.com. Company: SOFTOX SOLUTIONS AS, Martin Linges vei 25, 1364 Fornebu, Norway; soft-ox.com. A phone-number reveal control is present.