Hand Sanitizer Toxicity

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“Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects,” the FDA wrote.

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Methanol in hand sanitizers is a health hazard, the FDA says. Make sure the products you buy don’t have it.

https://www.cnet.com/health/methanol-in-hand-sanitizers-could-be-fatal-fda-says

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FDA lists 59 hand sanitizers that can be toxic if absorbed by the body after expanding initial list

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/here-are-9-hand-sanitizers-that-the-fda-warns-can-be-toxic-if-absorbed-by-the-body-2020-06-22

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FDA Warns Against Using 9 Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Methanol

https://www.prevention.com/health/a32945017/toxic-hand-sanitizer-methanol-fda-warning

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