Although hand sanitizer evaporates quickly, the fire safety expert also said because the potency lingers in the air, it's best to wait a few minutes before getting near anything with an open flame.

Leaving hand sanitizer in the car is safe, says Taylor Graber, MD, an anesthesiology resident at the University of California San Diego and founder of ASAP IVs, a hydration and wellness company.

Hand sanitizers are a hot ticket item, which is why some people try to make their own. But is homemade hand sanitizer a good idea? Here's what experts say.

Everyone is using hand sanitizer more than usual right now to keep themselves and others safe and healthy. If you don’t have access to soap and water, the CDC says you can use an alcohol-based ...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified at least 77 hand sanitizers that contain dangerous levels of methanol, a toxic substance that can cause nausea, nerve damage and ...

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During the pandemic, there was a dramatic increase in exposures to hand sanitizer reported among kids under 6, U.S. poison center data shows. By Christina Caron Alcohol-based hand sanitizer became ...

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Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can help keep you safe and reduce the spread of germs if soap and water aren't available. Learn how to make your own with three ingredients.