|Articles|July 22, 2010

Deb InstantFOAM Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Awarded EcoLogo Certification

Deb SBS announces that its InstantFOAM® Alcohol Hand Sanitizer is now EcoLogo certified.

Deb SBS announces that its InstantFOAM® Alcohol Hand Sanitizer is now EcoLogo certified. EcoLogo is the largest, most respected environmental standard in North America, and EcoLogo Certification, a third-party eco-labeling program, acknowledges that the Deb InstantFOAM Alcohol Hand Sanitizer meets the programs Instant Hand Antiseptic Products standard (CCD-170) for environmental leadership.

"We are excited to receive EcoLogo certification for the Deb InstantFOAM Alcohol Hand Sanitizer," says Tom Wirostek, vice president of Marketing for Deb. "Deb InstantFOAM is comprised of 72 percent ethyl alcohol which is a completely renewable natural resource, and readily biodegradable. Our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in our 100 percent recyclable propriety cartridge dispensing system which reduces chemical and packaging waste, and our innovative Deb Foam Technology products that decrease water consumption."

Deb InstantFOAM is a fragrance-free and dye-free alcohol based foaming hand sanitizer. InstantFOAM spreads rapidly and thoroughly to cover hands and is designed to eliminate 99.999 percent of common germs that may cause disease in 15 seconds or less. Moisturizers help maintain skin hydration and improve skin condition. Deb InstantFOAM received EcoLogo certification in North America without any changes to the existing formulation.


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