April 2, 2019
News Release
C o mp a n y
Representative

KYORIN Holdings, Inc.

Minoru Hogawa
Representative Director, President

C o n t a c t

Telephone(Security Code: 4569, TSE 1st Sec.)
Shuji Miyaki
Director, Corporate Communication President
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Release of Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer Noahtect® ProKYORIN Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; “KYORIN Pharmaceutical”), a
subsidiary of KYORIN Holdings, Inc. (head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Minoru
Hogawa), will release an alcohol-free hand sanitizer (a quasi-drug) on April 3, 2019 based on a basic
sales agreement concluded with Yoshida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo;President and CEO: Masahiro Endo, “Yoshida Pharmaceutical”), with which KYORIN Pharmaceutical
had advanced its commercialization.
The sanitization of the fingers is regarded as the most important task for reducing the spread ofcontagious pathogens in the medical environment. Alcohol hand sanitizers are frequently used on thefront lines of health care. However, there are medical workers who find the sustained use of conventional
alcohol hand sanitizers difficult for reasons including hypersensitivity to alcohol and hand dryness.
KYORIN Pharmaceutical has decided to release an alcohol-free hand sanitizer as a quasi-pharmaceuticalfor use by these people.
KYORIN Pharmaceutical aims to make a greater contribution to the prevention and control of the spreadof infection through the commercialization of this product as a company addressing the field of infection
control in a prioritized manner as daily infection prevention and control grow in importance at medical
institutions and the like.
Characteristics of Noahtect® ProThis product is a hand sanitizer designed mainly for medical institutions. Compared with existingproducts, Noahtect® Pro has the following characteristics. The product is expected to increase the rate ofcompliance with finger sanitization requirements.
(i) It is a hand sanitizer that is gentle on the hands and skin and contains no alcohol. (Allantoin iscontained as a moisturizing component.)(ii) It is a foam-type product that is not sticky. It feels pleasant on the hands.
(iii) It is a product with low fragrance and irritation.
(iv) Its effectiveness against common bacteria, fungi (yeasts) and viruses* has been confirmed.
*Influenza viruses
The impact of the release of this product on KYORIN Holdings’ consolidated operating results for thefiscal year ending March 31, 2020 is minor.

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Information about Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer Noahtect® Pro■ Product name
Alcohol-free hand sanitizing foam Noahtect® Pro
Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer Noahtect® Pro
Newly-designated quasi-drug■ Medicinal benefits, effects and usage/dosage[Medicinal benefits and effects] Washing and disinfecting the fingers and skin
[Usage/dosage] Dispense a suitable amount onto the palm and apply it to the fingers or rub it intothem.
■ Ingredients and quantities
The product contains benzalkonium chloride at the rate of 0.05 grams per 100 milliliters.
The product contains lauryl dimethylamine oxide solution, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene
glycol and allantoin as additives.
■ Product characteristics(i) It is a hand sanitizer that is gentle to the hands and skin and contains no alcohol. (Allantoin iscontained as a moisturizing component.)(ii) It is a foam-type product that is not sticky. It feels pleasant on the hands.
(iii) It is a product with low fragrance and irritation.
(iv) Its effectiveness against common bacteria, fungi (yeasts) and viruses* has been confirmed.
*Influenza viruses