Can Waterless Hand Sanitizer Be Kept in the Car?
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It is best not to keep it in the car. Although waterless hand sanitizer has excellent disinfection and sterilization effects and is gentle and non-irritating, storing it in the car is not safe. One reason is that commercially available waterless hand sanitizers contain alcohol, typically at a concentration of 75%. Alcohol at 75% concentration is flammable and explosive. Below are precautions for using waterless hand sanitizer: 1. Avoid accidental ingestion: Alcohol and benzalkonium chloride are the disinfecting components in waterless hand sanitizer, and accidental ingestion can have adverse effects on the body. 2. Prevent fires: Alcohol-based hand sanitizers must be kept away from fire sources. Additionally, it is best not to keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers in the car, as the high temperatures inside the car during hot summer days may also cause a fire. Furthermore, try to avoid placing it in direct sunlight. 3. Use with caution for those with allergies: Some people are allergic to benzalkonium chloride, which can lead to skin allergies or contact dermatitis after use. Others may be allergic to alcohol, causing dry skin, itching, and subsequently eczema or allergic dermatitis. Therefore, children and those prone to allergies should use waterless hand sanitizer with caution.
