Hand Sanitizer Produced by Students of Brawijaya University, Malang, at a Rate of 600 Bottles per Day

Kapanlagi.com - The hand sanitizer produced by students of Brawijaya University (UB) in Malang is being produced at a rate of 600 bottles per day. The demand has been increasing since the outbreak of the corona virus, starting from only 100-150 bottles (@40 ml - 60 ml), and now it has become 600 bottles per day.

The Production Manager of Astiri Institute (IA) UB Malang, Dr. Ir. Sukardi, M. S., said that they have been producing IA brand hand sanitizer for about five years. This work is a result of research by the IA UB team.

"We only produce to meet the demand, as we are not allowed to do business because the products we produce are funded by innovation funds," said Sukardi on Tuesday (24/3).

1. Achieving 600 Bottles

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However, when the corona cases spread, the total demand reached 600 bottles, even with additional demand from outside. Even the Academic Business Entity (BUA) until now has not been able to fulfill it.

"The price per liter (bulk) we set at Rp200 thousand to Rp 225 thousand per liter considering the increase in raw material prices in the form of rhodinol aroma from the purification of lemongrass oil," he explained.

Meanwhile, the price for a 40-50 ml bottle is set at Rp15 thousand and a 60-70 ml bottle is set at Rp20 thousand, while a 100 ml bottle is set at Rp25 thousand. The sales distribution of the production target so far has only been in the UB environment.

2. Hand Sanitizer Products

In addition to IA products, UB also has hand sanitizer products from UB Forest, a new product that is also marketed internally. This product is sold at a price range of Rp20 thousand for 60 ml.

"The production of this hand sanitizer is a form of UB Forest's campaign of concern for the corona virus," said UB Forest Marketing Staff, Deiga Ramadhan.

Deiga added that UB's hand sanitizer production is guaranteed to be safe because its size, concentration, and percentage follow the formulation standards set by WHO.

"We hope that this UB hand sanitizer product can be beneficial for all residents and can help in efforts to prevent the Covid19 virus in the campus environment and its surroundings," he said.

3. Explain the Making of Hand Sanitizer

Vice Dean II for General Administration and Finance, Dr. Dodyk Pranowo, STP. M.Si explained that the making of hand sanitizer is a form of dedication from UB that is not intended for commercial purposes. The product is only intended for the campus community as stated on the label.

"The hand sanitizer we make is in accordance with WHO and BPOM standards and hopefully can meet the needs of UB residents for free," he said.

In addition to being produced by business units, several faculties at UB also make their own hand sanitizers. One of them is the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP).

(kpl/dar/nda)