Atago 4553 Ethyl Alcohol Refractometer PAL-COVID-19 Digital Sanitiser Checker, Ethyl alcohol 0.0 to 53.0%(mL/100mL) Measurement Range

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About the COVID-19 How to deal with it?

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It has been reported that rubbing alcohol (70%) is effective for disinfecting skin such as hands *. However, it is said that there is no effect unless it exceeds 70%. In addition, too high alcohol concentration may cause rough skin, so it is important to use at an appropriate concentration.

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*The standard of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is 60% or more. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare recommends 70% or more. Also, CDC recommends 70% or more for disinfecting the surface of objects.

  • Sample need to be diluted (1:1)
  • Works best when the product is Ethanol and Water.  If it has other elements like moisturizer or are “gel” types, then it will affect accuracy. 


ModelPAL-COVID-19 Sanitizer % Checker
Cat No4553
Measurement RangeEthyl alcohol 0.0 to 53.0%(mL/100mL)
Resolution0.1%
Measurement Accuracy+/- 1% (* +/- 3% after dilution)
Temperature Compensation5 to 30℃
Ambient Temperature10 to 30℃
Sample Volume0.2mL
Display Range0.0 to 100.0ml/100ml (%)
BacklightThe backlight stays on for 30 seconds after any button is pressed.
Power Supply2 × AAA Batteries
International Protection ClassIP65
Dimensions & Weight55(W)×31(D)×109(H)mm, 100g (Main Unit only)
Price Upon Application Or Discontinued



Low Alcohol concentration is ineffective. High Alcohol causes rough skin

How can we prove the 70% ethanol concentration

Measurement method using PAL-COVID-19

To measure, you first need to dilute your sample using the included spoon and beaker. Place 1 spoon of your rubbing ethanol and 1 spoon of water in the beaker and stir well.

Place 0.3 ml on the measuring part

Press the start button ...




QuestionAnswer
Due to the effects of the COVID-19, there are no disinfectant and disinfection ethanol. what should I do?The disinfection ethanol can be handmade.


 

How to make disinfection ethanol?Handmade disinfection ethanol can be made with absolute ethanol and purified water (water).
Please tell me how to make it in detail.Disinfection ethanol is completed by adding about 20% of purified water to absolute ethanol.


For example, make about 100 ml of disinfection ethanol.

• Add 80 ml of absolute ethanol.
• Add 20 ml of purified water and mix.

If you have a PAL-COVID-19, you can check the concentration of the diluted liquid, so it is also possible to dilute it in a proportion.

※If you do not have purified water, you can substitute water (tap water or mineral water).

What is the difference between absolute ethanol, ethanol, and disinfecting ethanol?The concentration of ethanol contained in each is different.


• Absolute Ethanol: Ethanol 99.5vol% or more

• Ethanol: Ethanol 95.1~96.9vol%

• Disinfecting Ethanol: Ethanol 76.9~81.4vol%

Disinfecting ethanol is used for disinfection, because the disinfecting effect is best when the ethanol concentration is around 80%.

Where can I buy absolute ethanol or purified water?You can buy at a drug store.



    • SKU
      4553
    • Commodity Codes
      90275000
  • Manufacturer
    Atago Co Ltd
  • Country of Origin
    Japan

Regarding ethanol concentrationQ&A

Due to the effects of the COVID-19, there are no disinfectant and disinfection ethanol. what should I do?

The disinfection ethanol can be handmade.

How to make disinfection ethanol?

Handmade disinfection ethanol can be made with absolute ethanol and purified water (water).

Please tell me how to make it in detail

Disinfection ethanol is completed by adding about 20% of purified water to absolute ethanol.

For example, make about 100 ml of
disinfection ethanol

Add 80 ml of absolute ethanol.
Add 20 ml of purified water and mix.

If you have a PAL-COVID-19, you can check the concentration of the diluted liquid, so it is also possible to dilute it in a proportion.

※If you do not have purified water, you can substitute water (tap water or mineral water).

What is the difference between absolute ethanol, ethanol, and disinfecting ethanol?

The concentration of ethanol contained in each is different.

  • ・Absolute Ethanol・・・・・・Ethanol 99.5vol% or more
  • ・Ethanol・・・・・・・・・・・Ethanol 95.1~96.9vol%
  • ・Disinfecting Ethanol・・・・・Ethanol 76.9~81.4vol%

Disinfecting ethanol is used for disinfection, because the disinfecting effect is best when the ethanol concentration is around 80%.

Where can I buy absolute ethanol or purified water?

You can buy at a drug store.