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OBJECTIVE:To prepare anhydrous iodine-containing or iodine-free hand-cleaning agents for use at field or water-deficient area.METHODS:An adhesive paste was made with PVA as vehicle and PVP-I as disinfector.Iodine value was taken as parameter of quality control.The adhesive-eliminating test was carried out on Escherichia coli and HBV elimi?nating and skin irritation tests were performed in rabbits.RESULTS:This preparation could eliminate bacteria by its adhesive action and had considerable disinfective action because of the ingredient iodine,however it could not eliminate HBV.No irrita?tion to skin was found.CONCLUSION:The preparation can effectively remove the dust,bacteria and viruses from the hands and is suitable for cleaning hands in conditions of wartime,training and water-deficient area.