| Asteroid X | 27 Jul 2020 8:01 a.m. PST |
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public in an updated statement to avoid buying and using certain brands of hand sanitizer due to the presence of methanol within the products.With limited quantities of hand sanitizers from brands such as Purell, various other types of hand sanitizers—both domestic and imported—have come on to the market. Although these products are packaged and labeled as containing ethanol, these products have tested positive for methanol. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, is a type of substance that is toxic if it is absorbed through the skin. If it is ingested, it could be life-threatening. The FDA listed brands and products that have tested positive for methanol, with a total of 77 separate products listed. "The agency is aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol that has led to recent adverse events including blindness, hospitalizations, and death," the statement said.
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| Andrew Walters | 27 Jul 2020 9:27 a.m. PST |
It would be great if you could tell these apart at home. If anyone knows a way, please share. In the meantime, we can't avoid hand sanitizer, so everyone should take a look at the list of brands on the FDA site. It's long. I downloaded the Excel sheet to save myself time. You should look at the list and look at what you have around the house. Don't rely on the following, but here is my cheat sheet abbreviated version. I was devastated to see Hello Kitty on the bad guy list, but mildly amused to learn that "Be Safe Hand Sanitizer" is dangerous. Blumen
Klar & Denver
Modesa
Honeykeeper
Hello Kitty Hand Sanitzier
Assured
bio aaa Advance
LumiSkin Advance
QualitaMed
Herbacil
Earth's Amenities
Agavespa
All-Clean
Esk Biochem
Laval
Good Gel
CleanCare
Saniderm
"Hand Sanitizer Gel Unscented 70% Alcohol" (Grupo Insoma)
Jalomp Antiseptic
Leiper's Fork
Andya's Best
NeoNatural
Plus Advanced
Optimus Lubricants
Shine & Clean
Selecto
"Hand Sanitizer Disinfectant Fel 70%" (Resource & Recovery Trading)
Mystic Shield
Born Basic
Scent Theory
Cavalry
Enliven
Lux Eoi
Bersih
Britz
Parabola
Urbane Bath
Cleaner Hand
Handzer
Kleanz
Be Safe
Wave Hand
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| jdpintex | 27 Jul 2020 1:56 p.m. PST |
Sorry, don't know of a simple way to differentiate Methanol and Ethanol. One of the reasons folks die from methanol poisoning. |
| Mr Elmo | 28 Jul 2020 4:44 a.m. PST |
They have different boiling points but that only helps when you're making moonshine. The distilleries in these parts started making had sanitizer and the label does say 80% ethanol. I thought man, the alcoholics are lovin the COVID. |
| Asteroid X | 28 Jul 2020 7:43 a.m. PST |
I wonder how many of these come out of the same factory only with different labels? When schools resume in the fall, I'm going to guess hand sanitizer will not only be a requirement for a supply but it will also be a required multi daily routine. One that would be best with soap and water. |
ZULUPAUL  | 28 Jul 2020 8:50 a.m. PST |
This warning from the FDA first came out June 19th. They have just been adding products to the list. |
| Asteroid X | 29 Jul 2020 9:07 a.m. PST |
The Mainstream Media (MSM) sure has been ignoring this one! |
| Ed Mohrmann | 30 Jul 2020 6:16 a.m. PST |
A few months ago there was no hand sanitizer to be
found. I went to the state-run store which sells liquor
and bought a fifth of Everclear – 75 % ethanol (150
proof). Tney also sell a product called 'Moonshine' but
it is only 60 % ethanol (120 proof). Mixed with Aloe Vera gel (and that is not easy)
problem solved. |
| Basha Felika | 31 Jul 2020 3:13 p.m. PST |
I've been drinking moderate quantities of Everclear daily for the last 20-odd years and it's never done me any harm. |
| Asteroid X | 01 Aug 2020 7:56 a.m. PST |
I can recall an experience in grade 12 with Everclear … |
| Asteroid X | 08 Aug 2020 12:15 p.m. PST |
The FDA is continuing to update this list. FDA reminds consumers that no drugs, including hand sanitizers, are approved to prevent the spread of COVID-19.[7/31/2020] FDA continues to find issues with certain hand sanitizer products. FDA test results show certain hand sanitizers have concerningly low levels of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, which are active ingredients in hand sanitizer products. The agency urges consumers not to use these subpotent products and has expanded its list to include subpotent hand sanitizers, in addition to hand sanitizers that are or may be contaminated with methanol
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wonders if he can use his 3Dprinter to make markers.
