Hygiene: Read a Hand-Sanitizer Label

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When soap and water are unavailable, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol as directed. Soap and water are needed for visibly dirty or greasy hands. Young children need adult supervision. Never swallow sanitizer, make mixtures, or use it near flames.

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The fictional label says hand sanitizer, 70% alcohol. That meets the alcohol threshold, but the person still must follow directions, cover hand surfaces and rub until dry. It is not a drink or a guarantee against all germs.

When soap and water are unavailable, use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol according to its label. Soap and water are needed for visibly dirty or greasy hands. Young children need adult supervision; never swallow sanitizer.

Would you believe it?

Hand sanitizer does not remove every kind of germ or harmful substance. A pleasant scent is not evidence of effectiveness, and visibly dirty or greasy hands need soap and water.

CDC: hand sanitizer facts

Question 1 What alcohol threshold is used in this guidance? Any scented liquid At least 60% At least 6%

Question 2 Does the fictional 70% label meet that threshold? Yes No, it must be below 60% Only if mixed with soap

Question 3 For visibly greasy or dirty hands, what is needed? More perfume Surface disinfectant Soap and water

Question 4 What should happen after applying sanitizer as labeled? Wipe it off immediately before rubbing Rub over hand surfaces until dry Taste it

Question 5 Which is a necessary safety boundary? Never swallow sanitizer Make a stronger blend at home Keep it beside a flame

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