Hi Keri,

I work with several companies that provide alternates to current disinfecting actives.  A number of our clients are interested to move away from traditional trichlosan and/or strictly quat-based disinfectants, and there is definitely a drive to reduce alcohol levels specifically in the hand sanitizer arena. 

The newer actives are typically based on essential oils, usually combined with a divalent metal cation like Cu++ or Zn++.  What is particularly attractive about these is data showing that major target bacteria do not evolve resistance at the high rates seen with the previous generation of technology.

Two companies with products in this arena are Earth Supplied Products and VSP, and Robertet Fragrance has a variety of fragrance components that serve dual duty as antimicrobials as well.  I can provide specific contacts at these companies if you have interest.

Best,

Tycho