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Why Is This Carcinogen in Hand Sanitizers?

Why Is This Carcinogen in Hand Sanitizers?

During the pandemic, the FDA allowed hand sanitizers to be made from cheap, low-grade ethanol, even if it contaminated them with benzene, a known human carcinogen.

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Dec 20, 2021
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued temporary guidance in March 2020, allowing benzene in hand sanitizers at levels up to 2 parts per million (ppm)

  • The allowance was made due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered unprecedented demand for disinfectant products like hand sanitizers

  • When hand sanitizer shortages emerged at the s…

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