GOJO Introduces New PROVON® Antimicrobial Foam Handwash That Delivers Effective Germ Kill And Skin Health Benefits To Healthcare Market

The latest PROVON® formulation developed by GOJO scientists and tested by healthcare workers.

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Aug 22, 2016, 10:00 ET

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GOJO Industries, a leading global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions and THE INVENTORS OF PURELL™, has announced the introduction of its latest formulation, PROVON^® Antimicrobial Foam Handwash with 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG). This new formulation is one of the most effective and gentle soap formulations GOJO has launched into the healthcare market to date.

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This new formulation, which exceeds the FDA Healthcare Personnel Handwash requirements,¹ is gentle on hands making it mild enough for everyday use. This non-irritating, hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested formulation maintains the skin's natural moisture barrier.² PROVON Antimicrobial Foam Handwash with 2% CHG also:

Is fragrance and dye free
Leaves hands feeling clean and soft
Rinses quickly with no sticky, tacky residue
Is compatible with latex gloves

"We are committed to developing safe and effective hand hygiene products," said Jeff Hall, healthcare business vice president and general manager, GOJO. "This CHG formulation delivers strong germ kill as well as an unexpected mildness not usually associated with CHG handwashes and surgical scrubs. We know hand hygiene plays a critical role in protecting patient safety and reducing germ transmission, but practicing good hand hygiene can be difficult on your hands when you are not using the right products. This is why we continue to advance the science of hand hygiene and develop products that are efficacious and maintain skin health. This newest formulation is an example of this commitment."

GOJO offers a full portfolio of safe and effective hand hygiene solutions including antimicrobial and non-antimicrobial soaps and PURELL^® Advanced Hand Sanitizer, as well as the world's largest portfolio of green certified soaps and hand sanitizers, which provides healthcare facilities the benefit of choosing the best hand hygiene solution to meet their needs.

To learn more about the full portfolio of GOJO^®, PROVON^® and PURELL™ products, go to www.gojo.com/healthcare

About GOJO
GOJO Industries is the leading global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions for away-from-home settings and THE INVENTORS OF PURELL™. The broad GOJO product portfolio includes hand cleaning, handwashing, hand sanitizing and skin care formulas under the GOJO^®, PURELL^® and PROVON^® brand names. GOJO^® formulations use the latest advances in the science of skin care and sustainability. GOJO is known for state-of-the-art dispensing technology, engineered with attention to design, sustainability and functionality. GOJO programs promote healthy behaviors for hand hygiene, skin care and compliance in critical environments. GOJO is a privately held corporation headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with operations in the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan, Mexico, Canada and Brazil.