Why this hand sanitiser earns its place
SoftCare H5 is a hand sanitising gel formulated with added moisturiser, specifically to guard against the irritation and dryness that comes from sanitising hands dozens of times through a shift – a genuine problem in catering and care environments where gel use is constant rather than occasional, and where cracked, sore skin is more than just uncomfortable for staff.
It's dermatologically tested, biodegradable and made with ethically sourced ingredients, and it's perfume-free, making it suitable for use in food prep environments where scented gels aren't appropriate and could risk tainting food.
It's tested and protects to a broad set of European standards – EN1500, EN12791, EN13727, EN14476, EN1650, EN1275, EN14318 and EN13624 – covering hygienic and surgical hand rub activity alongside viricidal and bactericidal action. That's a wider spread of standards than most everyday sanitisers carry, giving it a documented basis for demanding hygiene settings rather than just a token gel on the counter.
COSHH: six habits of safe chemical use
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health — the routine every commercial kitchen and cleaning cupboard is expected to run.
SDS
Read the label and the manufacturer’s safety data sheet — the pictograms tell you what you are holding.
Who could be harmed, and how badly? Judge likelihood against severity before anyone opens the cap.
Eliminate or substitute first, engineer and organise next — PPE is the last line, never the first.
Keep the controls working: check ventilation, dosing equipment and storage stay as they should be.
Everyone who uses it knows the hazards, the correct dilution and the PPE — before the first shift, not after.
Products and processes change. Reassess when they do, and keep the record that proves it.
