SilkySoft®        A Patented Surgical Grade Sanitizing Soap Gentle on Skin even good for Baby Skin Cleans Naturally; Mild on Repeat Use Rapidly Kills Germs Has Broad Spectrum Activity: Kills Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria with ingredients lethal for: Mycobacterium tuberculosis and protozoan cysts (Giardia) Sanitizes, Cleans and Leaves Hands Silky Soft Formulated with non-toxic Ingredients Contains skin nourishing Aloe Vera & Alpha Hydroxy Acid with Natural Cleaning contribution of Chlorophyllin Has Highest USDA E2 Rating for Sanitizing Soaps ------------------------------------------------------------------ Unlike many soaps, SilkySoft® is free of: Chloroxylenol; Para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX); Triclorsan; Nonyl-phenoxy-poly-ethanol; Ethyl alcohol; Iodine and; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QAC’s). Sanitizing Hand Soap with Hydroxy Acid for Silky Soft Hands and Aloe vera for nourishing Skin Hand-washing is important to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Since hand soap is used for a very short period while washing hands, the product must rapidly kill bacteria. Slow acting "antibacterial" hand soaps may not be effective in killing bacteria during a brief contact period of hand washing. Contaminating microorganisms belong to many different types, therefore a microbicidal hand soap must have a broad spectrum of activity. However, a microbicidal hand soap must be safe, non-toxic, and non-irritating to skin even after repeated use.   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) SILKY SOFT® sanitizing soap is not just another commercial antibacterial soap product from the supermarket shelves. SILKY SOFT® is the highest USDA rated E2 sanitizing soap with exceptional germicidal properties. (See the lab test results on following pages.) How does washing hands maintain good hygiene? Washing hands is one of the most important steps in preventing the spread of germs. Germs attach to hands when we touch any contaminated object. Contaminated hands become vehicles for germs to enter the body. Can washing with water remove germs from the skin? Washing hands with tap water can help to remove salts and water-soluble compounds. However, most often, dirt contains oily residues that repel water. Germs trapped in oily dirt cannot be washed with just water. How good is washing hands with plain soap and water? Use of soap and water is a good hygienic practice to clean hands. Detergent action of soap washes oily residues. Washing hands with soap may still leave a large population of bacteria on the skin. Sometimes, the soap itself may be contaminated with bacteria. That is why some soaps have antibacterial chemicals. How good is antibacterial soap for killing germs on hands? Antibacterial chemicals in soap ensure that the soap does not support the growth of bacteria. Antibacterial chemicals kill bacteria slowly. Thus, the antibacterial soap acts like ordinary hand soap during a brief period of hand washing. Antibacterial soap may leave a residue of antibacterial chemicals on the skin that may prevent future build up of bacteria on the skin. Antibacterial residues on the skin may change the natural bacterial population on the skin. Some experts believe that it is not desirable to change the natural bacterial population of the skin. Some antibacterial chemicals in hand soaps are also toxic. Why health care personnel use sanitizing instead of antibacterial soap? Sanitizing soap kills germs rapidly during brief duration of hand washing. In addition to its rapid germ killing action, a sanitizing soap also has the cleaning power of ordinary soap. This results in the most efficient hand cleaning process and ensures much needed safety margin in dealing with patients or contaminated material. What are sanitizing hand soaps? Sanitizing soaps containing chlorohexidine gluconate are used by surgeons and are available only by prescription. These also leave antibacterial residue on the skin. Sanitizing iodophor hand soaps are used in food plants. These may have the drawback of leaving iodine stains. New Silky-Soft brand hand soaps rapidly kill germs. Silky-Soft sanitizing soaps do not stain and are not likely to leave a residue to alter normal bacterial population of the skin, and contain no toxic chemicals. Lab Results COMPARISON OF MICROBICIDAL ACTIVITY OF LIQUID HAND SOAPS BY THE AVAILABLE CHLORINE GERMICIDAL EQUIVALENT TEST TABLE 1. Antimicrobial Activity Against Staph. aureus Equivalent To 50ppm  of Hypochlorite (Bleaching Solution) After Dilution With Water Antibacterial Hand Soap Undiluted 1:2 1:4 1:16 1:64 1:128 1:256 SILKY-SOFT»*  SILKY-SOFT» PLUS IODOPHOR* NA NA NA NA NA LEADING BRAND #1 X @ @ @ @ @ @ LEADING BRAND #2 X @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not done as undiluted samples showed no activity. * Published in manufacturer's literature. NA Not available. Pass X Fail TABLE 2. Antimicrobial Activity Against Salmonella typhi Ecquivalent To 50 ppm  of Hypochlorite (Bleaching Solution) After Dilution With Water Antibacterial Hand Soap Undiluted 1:2 1:4 1:8 1:16 1:32 1:64 SILKY-SOFT»*  SILKY-SOFT» PLUS IODOPHOR* NA NA NA NA NA LEADING BRAND #1 X @ @ @ @ @ @ LEADING BRAND #2 X @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not done as undiluted samples showed no activity. * Published in manufacturer's literature. NA Not available. Pass X Fail   The USDA/EPA Efficacy Test TABLE 1. Comparative Microbicidal Efficacy of Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soaps And Sanitizing Silky Soft¬ by the Available Chlorine Germicidal Equivalent Test Efficacy vs Staphylococcus aureus after dilution with nwater  Dilution with Water  Undiluted  1:2  1:4  1:16  1:64  1:128  1:256    LEVER 2000¬  x  X  x  x  x  x  x    DIAL¬  x  X  x  x  x  x  x    IODOPHOR*  н  н  x  x  x  x  x    Silky Soft¬  н  н  н  н  н  н  н     The USDA/EPA Efficacy Test TABLE 2: Comparative Efficacy of SILKY SOFT¬ and Hypochlorite (Clorox¬) Staphylococcus aureus Test Sample  PPM / Dil  Growth in Subculture Tube Number  **Control  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10    Hypochlorite*  50 ppm  н  н  x  x  x  x  x  X  x  x  x  SILKY SOFT¬  Undil.  н  н  н  н  н  н  н  н  н  н  x  Passing dilution  1:256  н  н  н  x  x  x  x  X  x  x  x   The FDA Efficacy Test Comparative Lethal Activity of Silky-Soft¬ Hand Soap and Chlorhexidine gluconate* (surgical soap) against S. aureus, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa and Candida albicans Test Product / Concentration Growth After Contact Time (seconds/ minutes) Staphylococcus aureus (0.98x107/ml) E. coli (1.0x107/ml) Pseudomons aeruginosa (1.42x107/ml) Candida albicans (1.7x106/ml) 30" 60" 30" 60" 30" 60" 30" 60" Silky Soft (1:4) - - - - - - + - Silky Soft (1:8) - - - - - - + - Silky Soft (1:16) - - - - - - + - Chlorhexidine (0.2%) + - - - - - - - Neutralizer control +++ NA +++ NA +++ NA +++ NA Control (water) +++ NA ++ NA ++ NA ++ NA = No growth: + = Growth; NA = Not Applicable; Test procedure as in Federal Register, V.47, No., 101, p. 22898, January 6, 1978. The test cultures were Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, Escherichia coli ATCC 11229, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 10145, and Candida albicans ATCC 18804.