STAT Medical News: Hand Sanitizer Is No Substitute for Water. By ABC News. May 23, 2006, 9:49 AM.

Ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, is a clear, colorless alcohol that is an ingredient in many hand sanitizers. It is effective at killing a range of bacteria and viruses. In this article, we look at why ...

Hand sanitizer can be especially convenient for killing germs when you’re on the go or traveling. But while many hand sanitizers claim to kill 99.9% of germs, they’re not effective against ...

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers should contain at least 60% ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. These alcohols work to kill bacteria and viruses. This information comes from the Centers for Disease ...

Don't toss your bottle of hand sanitizer just because it doesn't kill 100% of germs. Here's how sanitizer compares to soap and when best to use it.

Many use hand sanitizers to rid themselves of germs they may have picked up on their hands. But is that a replacement for good old soap and water? In a word: no.

Dr. Josh King, medical director at the Maryland Poison Center, said it's possible the Facebook post confused ethyl alcohol with ethylene glycol, but antifreeze and hand sanitizer do not contain ...

Recipes for DIY hand sanitizer are popping all over the internet. ... But it’s intended for populations that do not have clean water or other medical-grade products in place.

Hand sanitizer expires after about 3 years. ... Our stories are reviewed by medical professionals to ensure you get the most accurate and useful information about your health and wellness.

Hand sanitizer can lose its effectiveness over time, due to the evaporation of the alcohol in it and exposure to heat or sunlight. To keep your hand sanitizer working at its best, store it in a ...