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So it can clean and kill all bacteria on your hands!
If you read the back of a bottle of hand sanitizer, it will tell you the purpose of it containing Ethyl Alcohol.
For those of you that still crave an answer, here it is!
Ethyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol are known to be Antiseptics, or drugs that kill germs and bacteria. It is through the use of this that hand sanitizer contains alcohol.
The following is an improvement contributed by user Drstu:
Contrary to the popular myth, alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not "clean" the hands; alcohol does not penetrate dirty/soiled skin, explaining why manufacturers of alcohol-based products recommend "wash before applying".
Crazy, right? Of course it is! Exactly why alcohol-free, rinse-free hand sanitizer products are becoming ever-more popular with experts that have actually researched the differences between legacy, alcohol gel products and water-based, non-alcohol sanitizers, most of which incorporate the organic compound benzalkonium chloride as the active ingredient.
Growing number of brands, including "Hy5", "Soapopular" and others that are being implemented across schools, corporate and government venues.
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What element is in hand sanitizer?
Hand sanitizer is manufactures with an element called alcohol.
Is there ammonia in hand sanitizer?
No alcohol ammonia is way to dangerous and flammable to be in hand sanitizer
Can hand sanitizer dry your hands out?
yes because of the alcohol used in the hand sanitizer
Should you put hand sanitizer on your face?
No, hand sanitizer contains alcohol which is not good for the skin.
Could you clean a leather bag with hand sanitizer?
I wouldn't recommend it as most hand sanitizer has alcohol in it and alcohol will take the color out of your bag.
Why does your hand feel cool when you put hand sanitizer on the back of it. What is happening to the alcohol in the hand sanitizer?
The alcohol is evaporating, sucking some warmth from your hand as it does, making it feel cool.
Can human poop germs be killed on tile floor with hand sanitizer?
Yes, as the alcohol in hand sanitizer kills germs.
How long does non-alcohol sanitizer last?
Hand sanitizer has a shelf life of 3 years.
Why are some teenagers trying to get a high off of hand sanitizer?
The short answer is to get a high. Since teens are not able to buy alcoholic beverages in the US and hand sanitizer contains alcohol, some teens in Los Angeles tried their hand at using salt and directions found online to separate the alcohol and the sanitizer in hand sanitizer to get a high. It backfired when they landed in the hospital with alcohol poisoning.
What are the names of some alcohol free hand sanitizer?
This are some great products like Soapopular Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, that will change your mind about using hand Sanitizer, it comes in a large 40 fl. oz. size and you can get at your local Wal-Mart store. Best for dry hands and all is alcohol free!
What is an alcogel?
An alcogel is a hand sanitizer in the form of an alcohol gel.
Does mixing hand sanitizer with salt separate the alcohol?
yes
