Hand lotion for first responders.

• Author: Foster, Sharon
• Position: Tech Talk - Hand Sense - Brief Article

A protective cream that blocks biological agents from entering the body through the skin, called Hand Sense, is being marketed for firefighters and emergency response personnel. Hand Sense forms a protective non-porous shield and can be worn for extended periods of time under latex gloves, preventing excessive perspiration and allergic reactions, according to North American Safety Products, the company that distributes the lotion in the United States.

Hand Sense penetrates the top layer of skin and forms a...