GB19877.1-2005
Special Hand Cleaner
特种洗手液
GB 19877.1-2005 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Special Hand Cleaner. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jun 1, 2006.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to special hand cleaners formulated primarily with surfactants and conditioning agents that provide both cleaning and specialized antibacterial or bacteriostatic functions. It is specifically designed for water-based hand washing products and does not apply to non-water-wash (waterless) type products. Manufacturers of public health and consumer hygiene products targeting the Chinese market must verify compliance with this regulation.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines mandatory technical specifications across several critical categories. Firstly, regarding material requirements, it enforces that surfactant biodegradation must meet a minimum threshold, and all raw materials must strictly comply with the Cosmetic Hygiene Specifications. Manufacturers must ensure their formulations use highly biodegradable surfactants to meet this mandatory clause. Secondly, the standard defines stringent sensory and stability indicators. Products must maintain a uniform appearance without separation or precipitation, and demonstrate stability under both low-temperature (-5°C) and high-temperature (40°C) storage conditions without discoloration or off-odors. Thirdly, it sets rigid limits for physicochemical and microbial parameters. This includes specific thresholds for total active matter, pH value, and restricted heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, and mercury. Furthermore, it differentiates between antibacterial and bacteriostatic efficacy requirements, demanding verifiable kill rates or inhibition rates against specified strains like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Products must clearly validate their antimicrobial efficacy claims through these defined metrics. Lastly, the standard mandates that the antibacterial and bacteriostatic stability must align with the product's shelf life, and the net content of quantitative packaging must comply with national metrological regulations.
Testing methods
The standard prescribes specific testing methodologies to validate compliance. Sensory evaluation is conducted visually and olfactorily under non-direct light. The determination of total active matter content is typically executed according to the GB/T 13173.2 standard, with an alternative extraction method referenced from GB 9985 for specific formulations. pH value testing is conducted using a potentiometric method at 25°C. Crucially, the antimicrobial efficacy (killing and inhibiting rates) and stability are evaluated using methods outlined in GB 15979, while microbial limits are tested according to the Cosmetic Hygiene Specifications. Manufacturers must follow these exact referenced testing protocols to ensure valid compliance certification.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 19877.1-2005?
This standard applies to water-based hand cleaners formulated primarily with surfactants and conditioning agents that provide specialized cleaning and antimicrobial functions. It does not apply to non-rinse or waterless hand sanitizer products.
What is the difference between the antibacterial and bacteriostatic requirements in this standard?
The standard distinguishes between antibacterial (抗菌) and bacteriostatic (抑菌) products. Products labeled as antibacterial must achieve a killing rate of at least 90% against specified strains like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli within 2 minutes. Bacteriostatic products must demonstrate an inhibition rate of at least 50% under the same conditions.
Are there specific material or environmental requirements for the surfactants used?
Yes, the standard mandates that surfactants used in the product formulation must have a biodegradation degree of no less than 90%, ensuring environmental compliance. Additionally, all raw materials must comply with the relevant Chinese cosmetic hygiene specifications.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- Y43
- ICS
- 71.100
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology