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If the alcohol content is high enough yes they can be flammable. Most however are not and use safer chemicals to sanitize.

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How much water is in hand sanitizer?

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Can you get rid of warts with hand sanitizer?

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Does hand sanitizer dry out your hands?

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What element is in hand sanitizer?

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If you put hand sanitizer on dirt would the hand sanitizer get dirty or the dirt get clean?

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