Introduction
Each year, students aged kindergarten through twelfth grade miss over 160
million school days due to absenteeism. Illness is the largest single contributor
to student and staff absenteeism and causes a number of negative consequences,
such as poor educational performance for students and schools, increased
healthcare costs for parents and schools, increased substitute teacher pay,
and decreased funding for schools. Since 80% of infectious diseases are
spread by hand-based contact, using a convenient and low-cost hand sanitizer
is a powerful first line of defense against student and staff illnesses.
In fact, recent studies show that student illness-related absenteeism can
be reduced by up to 50% by implementing a hand sanitizer and training program
throughout the school.
Avant
Original™ Instant Hand Sanitizer is clinically proven
to gently, yet effectively kill 99.99% of common germs that may cause
illness in as little as 15 seconds without soap or water. Avant Original™
has been dermatologist tested and does not irritate skin even when used
frequently.
To ensure significant
results from implementing a hand sanitizer, schools need a simple and
effective platform for training and motivating students, teachers, and
administrators to use the product properly. The B4School Hand Hygiene
Program™ is a software program that provides tools and resources
to assist school nurses in training and motivating students and staff
so that optimal absenteeism-reduction results can be achieved.
Product
Overview and Description
The active ingredient in Avant Original™ Instant Hand Sanitizer is
60% ethanol, considered by the FDA to be the best immediate germ-killing
agent. Avant Original™ also contains two moisturizers and two skin
conditioners, Vitamin A and Vitamin E, to moisturize and condition skin.
Product
Use and Procedure
Simply dispense a dime-sized amount of Avant Original™ into the palm
of one hand and then rub both hands together until dry. Be sure to work
product into all areas of the hands.
Features
and Benefits
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Effective:
Clinically proven to kill 99.99% of germs in 15 seconds without soap
and water.
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Bio-Based:
60% certified corn-based ethanol, 95% total bio-based content.
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Vitamin
Enriched: Contains
vitamin A & vitamin E to condition skin.
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Conditioning:
Contains
two moisturizers, glycerin and propylene glycol to moisturize skin.
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Dermatologist
Tested & Doctor Recommended: Clinically proven to not
irritate skin even in frequent usage environments.
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Fragrance:
Contains a pleasant neutral fragrance.
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Dispensing
Options: Available in 2.75 ounce, 8.5 ounce, and gallons
refilling a variety of dispensers.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
| Q: |
Has
Avant Original™ Been Tested for Efficacy? |
| A: |
Yes, Avant Original™
has undergone in-vitro and in-vivo efficacy testing by an independent
laboratory. The product was shown to effectively kill 99.99% of a
broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative organisms within
15 seconds.
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| Q: |
Has
Avant Original™ Been Tested for Irritancy? |
| A: |
Yes, Avant Original™
has undergone Repeat Insult Patch Testing (RIPT) measuring skin irritancy
resulting from use of the product frequently. A board-certified dermatologist
conducted the testing. Testing proved that Avant Original™ did
not irritate skin even when used frequently.
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| Q: |
What
is the Significance of Avant Original™ being Bio-Based? |
| A: |
Avant Original™
is 95% bio-based. Bio-based products are made with renewable resources
and generally do not contain synthetics, toxins, or environmentally
damaging substances. By using bio-based products, we reduce our reliance
on petroleum and promote good stewardship of our natural resources
while reducing toxins in our environment.
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| Q: |
How
Often Should Students and Staff Use Avant Original™? |
| A: |
Avant Original™
should be used before lunch, after using the restroom, after sneezing,
and any time that hands feel or smell dirty yet are not visibly soiled.
If hands are visibly soiled, hands should be washed with soap and
water.
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| Q: |
Is
Avant Original™ Flammable? |
| A: |
Yes, as with all
alcohol-based sanitizers, Avant Original™ is flammable and should
be used and stored properly.
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| Q: |
Is
the product safe for young children, when hands are constantly in
their mouth? |
| A: |
Yes, it is safe
for young children in supervised environments. Children should not
dispense the product and immediately put their hands in their mouths
however. The alcohol in the product evaporates in approximately 15
seconds so after the product has evaporated, there is no risk.
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| Q: |
What
happens if it gets ingested by a child? Do you make a product that
is non toxic or considered safe if ingested? |
| A: |
The alcohol in the
product is denatured with a chemical that causes vomiting. So, if
it is ingested, the child will almost immediately vomit. The ATF (Alcohol
Tobacco and Firearms Agency) regulates alcohol manufacturing and requires
that alcohol used in sanitizers be denatured with this type of chemical.
So, it isn't toxic, but it will make the child sick. This is completely
intentional on the part of the manufacturer. They don't want people
drinking this product.
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Customer Testimonials
"The B4School Hand Hygiene Program is a very
professional CD program. It is easy to navigate and provides sound, evidence-based
training. The Avant Original™ Instant Hand Sanitizer dispenser system
has been very effective in our school. The dispensers are easy to use,
the kids like the product and use it often."
Anita Holland
Health & Nutrition Coordinator
Mount Vernon Community School District
"When over 40%
of our students were absent because of illness, we were forced to close
school for two days in an attempt to slow its spread. After using the
B4School Hand Hygiene Program™ and Avant Original™ Instant Hand
Sanitizer, within a week, absenteeism had been cut to around 20% of the
student body and returned to normal levels the following week. With such
a great success we continued to use Avant Original™ through the remainder
of the year. Avant Original™ is an amazing product."
Michael Peters
Superintendent
Heritage Christian School
"Lakeview Elementary
has seen significant decline in the rate of absenteeism since beginning
our "Flu Fighters" campaign and using Avant Original™ Instant
Hand Sanitizer. We have enjoyed working with B4 Brands in implementing
the use of hand sanitizers into our school."
Heather Meador, RN, BSN
Solon Community School District
Teacher
& Administrator Quotes:
"As a teacher, absent students cause discontinuity in the classroom.
My lessons all build on each other and the whole class suffers when we
are forced to slow down or constantly review past material for absent
students."
"Learning takes
a lot of energy, and ill students don't have the energy and stamina to
focus on the lessons in ways that will help them learn."
"As an administrator,
absenteeism is my number one problem because when kids aren't in school,
they are missing critical educational opportunities that will impact their
ability to learn and our school's ability to comply with No Child Left
Behind."
Product Ordering Information
| SH
Catalog # |
Product
Name |
| 34331 |
Avant
Instant Hand Sanitizer |
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