CHG-Compatible Hand Hygiene & Skin Protection

Every product in this collection shares one specification that matters more than the marketing name on the label: CHG compatibility. In settings where chlorhexidine gluconate is part of the infection-prevention protocol — surgical prep, central line care, pre-procedure skin antisepsis — the wrong lotion or barrier cream can neutralize CHG's residual activity. That's why 3M engineered this line of Avagard and Cavilon products to work alongside chlorhexidine rather than against it.

For hand antisepsis, 3M Avagard D Hand Sanitizer Gel delivers 61% ethyl alcohol with built-in moisturizers, available in a 16 oz. pump bottle for high-traffic stations or a compact 3 oz. bottle (the Avagard Instant Hand Antiseptic, latex-free) for point-of-care and personal carry. Both are formulated so frequent use won't dry out staff hands the way straight alcohol does — an important consideration when hand hygiene compliance depends on comfort.

Skin protection is handled by the 3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream, which forms a long-lasting moisture barrier over intact or at-risk skin. It comes in 2-gram single-use packets for controlled dispensing, a 1 oz. tube, and a 3.25 oz. tube for facilities managing incontinence-associated dermatitis or protecting skin under adhesives and around stomas. The unscented Cavilon Hand Lotion rounds out the line as a hypoallergenic, CHG-safe option for staff who need daily hand conditioning without compromising antiseptic efficacy.

Choosing between these comes down to your setting: pump bottles and larger tubes suit central supply and shared stations, while individual packets and small tubes support bedside kits and standardized carts. All carry the same reassurance — they're designed not to interfere with chlorhexidine protocols. Explore related skin care and infection control supplies to complete your hygiene program.