Development of a Suitable Bio-gel Plus Formulation from Bioethanol Bagasse Selected for Use as a Medical Cleaning Agent

Abstract

Bagasse was a lignocellulose material that is readily available, inexpensive, and abundant in Thailand. Especially during the fasting months of the three southern provinces. By converting bagasse to sugar that can be fermented into ethanol, the main precursor of the antibacterial bio-gel production. The purpose of this research was to study of an appropriate bio-gel Plus formulas were developed from selected bagasse ethanol production. The highest of Bio Gel Plus was formulas 2, which was 57.25 % compared to Bio Gel Plus formula 1 and 3. Other characteristics, such as appearance, color, odor, and viscosity, were mostly favored by 79.23% of formula 2 overall compared to the same formulation, which had a significant statistical difference (P<0.05). It was very high that the tester prefers Formula 2 because it had a fragrance composition. and does not contain Propylene glycol which results in quick drying and can be developed into products for commercial applications and to enhance income and sustainability for medical cleaning agent product. If there has a future marketing channel, it is the way to create a sustainable income to the community.