May 24, 2007 | Posted By Pritzker | Ruohonen | Comments (1) | print this article

Consumer Alert: Hand Sanitizers Can Cause Alcohol Poisoning

Everyone has used hand sanitizer.  Whether it is at picnic, in the car, or if you are constantly on the go, hand sanitizer comes in handy.  But recently, there have been reports of children getting alcohol poisoning from hand sanitizer. 

Typical hand sanitizers contain about 60% alcohol, which is 120 proof; a higher alcohol content than vodka.   Apparently, children are consuming hand sanitizers with kid-friendly flavors.  Parents are urged to not give young children access to hand sanitizer and to teach their children to keep their hands out of their mouths after hand sanitizer has been applied. 

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include vomiting, glassy eyes, slurred speech and sleepiness.  If your child shows these symptoms, you should call 911 immediately. 

Source:  Tak Landrock, Consumer Alert:  Dangers of Hand Sanitizer.  KRDO News, May 23, 2007.

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H R Anekar - January 22, 2008 4:57 AM


Is there an alternative-aqueous based hand sanitiser which is safe even with food contact

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