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.
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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