Do Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers Work vs. Germs and COVID-19?

Medicine & Technology Dec 03, 2020

An effective hand sanitizer has at least 60% alcohol content, but some products contain alcohol substitutes.

Woman Severely Burned After Hand Sanitizer Caught Fire and Exploded

Sep 04, 2020

Hand sanitizer exploded after it got caught on fire when the mother of three tried to light a candle. She lost her home due to the fire and now needs reconstructive surgery.

The FDA Lists Sanitizers That Contain Methanol

Jul 21, 2020

75 hand sanitizer brands make up the FDA's list for consumers to avoid methanol poisoning. The FDA continues to investigate hand sanitizer production and monitor which brands contain toxic chemicals.

Fears Over Coronavirus Transmission Affecting Pet Fishes As They Unintentionally Suffer From Alcohol Poisoning

Jun 17, 2020

Fish pet owners are unknowingly putting their pets in danger by sticking their hands in fish tanks after applying hand sanitizer. Cases of alcohol poisoning in pet fishes have been increasing, prompting concerned pet store staff to educate their customers.

Health Canada Recalls Hand Sanitizers With Unsafe Ethanol Levels

Jun 07, 2020

Health Canada issued a recall for hand sanitizer brands with harmful, industrial-grade ethanol.

Exploding Hand Sanitizers: Never Leave them Inside Hot Cars, Warns Expert

May 21, 2020

Expert warns that hand sanitizers left in hot cars will explode, and its alcohol will evaporate, rendering them useless.

You Have Been Using Hand Sanitizer Wrong

Sep 25, 2019

According to the research, hurriedly rubbing on hand sanitizer will not kill the bacteria in one's hands, disproving advertisements from manufacturers.