Question

Write a note on facts about sanitizers.

Answer 1

Hand sanitizers plays a crucial role in everyone's life as it fight against germs, bacteria and viruses. Hand sanitizers typically contain anywhere from 60 – 95 percent isopropyl or ethyl alcohol mixed with water and gels such as glycerin. Here are some facts about hand sanitizers

• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows a product to be called a hand sanitizer if it contains ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or benzalkonium as the active ingredient.
• Alcohol breaks down disease causing bacteria and viruses.
• The higher the concentration of alcohol, the more effective the hand sanitizer will be.
• They generally don’t work well against norovirus, Clostridium difficile or Cryptosporium.
• They are considered generally safe for use on the skin, however using too much can cause skin irritation.