NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, MAY 25
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited on Monday announced the launch of its IPA- based hand sanitizers under the brand name ‘CORORID’, which conforms to WHO’s recommended formulation. In order to prioritise domestic requirements over exports and also to ensure the availability of high-quality hygiene products to the end consumer, DFPCL is gradually shifting its focus from a key raw material supplier of IPA for the hand sanitizers market to the final hand sanitizer product producer, a company release said.
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is the world’s most preferred active ingredient in hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol. Different reputed institutions such as WHO (World Health Organization), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have recommended usage of IPA based hand sanitizers. While there has been a large mushrooming of hand sanitizer players in the country during the pandemic, DFPCL’s hand sanitizers conform to the internationally recognized WHO recommended formulation that meets much needed global quality standards for required hygiene levels.
Commenting on this significant development, Sailesh C. Mehta, Chairman & Managing Director, said: “Our country is witnessing an unprecedented surge in demand for disinfecting agents due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The Central government has also included sanitizers under essential commodities list to ensure steady and sufficient availability. ‘CORORID’, our IPA-based hand sanitizer, is based on the World Health Organization recommended formulation with application use for ‘Hygienic Hand Disinfection’ and ‘Surgical Hand Disinfectant’ to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. There has been an overwhelming response for ‘Cororid’ since its launch during mid of April 2020.”
The Company has received due approvals from Maharashtra FDA on its own formulation. The product is available in 500ML, 1L, 5L, 10L, 20L, 25L, 200L, and Tanker load. ‘Cororid’ has an effective anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral agent with proven disinfectant properties that does not dehydrate and is soft on the skin.
DFPCL is India’s leading producer of merchant Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), with approx. 75% market share, with an installed capacity of 70,000 MTPA. The Company supplies IPA to pharma / industrial customers and other sanitizer manufacturers in India.
