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2. Hand sanitizer - Wikipedia

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   Hand sanitizer (also known as hand antiseptic, hand disinfectant, hand rub, or handrub) is a liquid, gel, or foam used to kill viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms on the hands. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It can also come in the form of a cream, spray, or wipe. [ 5 ]

3. Hypochlorous Acid: What Is It and Is It Safe for Your Skin? - AOL

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   Hypochlorous acid’s ability to kill harmful bacteria while keeping the skin barrier intact makes it a versatile and gentle option for a wide range of skin concerns, says Carmen Castilla, M.D.

4. Benzalkonium chloride - Wikipedia

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   As a hand sanitizer, use of BZK may be advantageous over ethanol in some situations because it has significantly more residual antibacterial action on the skin after initial application. [14] Benzalkonium chloride has demonstrated persistent antimicrobial activity for up to four hours after contact whereas ethanol-based sanitizer demonstrate ...

5. Disinfectant - Wikipedia

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   Disinfectants can also be used to destroy microorganisms on the skin and mucous membrane, as in the medical dictionary historically the word simply meant that it destroys microbes. [4] [5] [6] Sanitizers are substances that simultaneously clean and disinfect. [7] Disinfectants kill more germs than sanitizers. [8]

6. FDA warns Purell to stop claiming hand sanitizers help kill ...

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   The FDA fired off a warning letter to Purell's parent company, Gojo Industries, over their marketing claims that the hand sanitizer could kill viruses such as the flu and Ebola.

7. Does Hand Sanitizer Kill Viruses? - AOL

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   The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been cracking down on hand sanitizer products that say they contain ethanol or ethyl alcohol, but actually contain methanol or 1-propanol, two different ...