The invention relates to an antimicrobial composition which contains 80-95% by weight of ethanol 1-propanol, 2-propanol or the fixtures thereof. The hydroalcoholic composition according to the invention is preferably used in hand disinfectants. Due to the oil components contained therein it is skin-friendly and has good skin care properties, thus making it possible to combine good disinfectant properties with good use properties and skin-friendliness.
