Is Purell a hazardous material?

Hand sanitizers, due to their alcohol (flammable liquid) content, are considered hazardous materials.

How much alcohol is in Purell hand sanitizer?

Purell Hand Sanitizer Purell contains 70 percent ethanol.

What are Purell ingredients?

Besides ethyl alcohol, it contains water, isopropyl alcohol, glycerin, carbomer, fragrance, aminomethyl propanol, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, and tocopheryl acetate.

Is hand sanitizer hazardous to ship?

Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes typically have an alcohol content over 70%. Since they contain flammable alcohols such as ethanol that can combust or explode, these products are classified as hazardous goods. When shipping them, you must follow the same regulations as other dangerous goods.

What freight class is hand sanitizer?

Because alcohol is a key ingredient in hand sanitizer, most of the ones we use meet the definition of a Class 3 Flammable Liquid. Flammable liquids are those with a flash point less than or equal to 140oF [49 CFR 173.120]. Typically, hand sanitizers fall into Packing Group II or III.

Which is better isopropyl or ethyl alcohol?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , ethyl is generally considered superior to isopropyl alcohol, but both types of alcohol are effective at killing flu and cold viruses.

Is Purell Made in USA?

Purell is made in Ohio and France, and the majority of its pumps and bottles are manufactured in North America, so the company said there is no potential disruption to the supply chain caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China.

Is Purell discontinued?

PURELL® Instant Hand Sanitizer – DISCONTINUED.