Question 1

is putting purell hand sanitizer on cuts harmful?

Accepted Answer

No: Will sting, but won't cause harm. Similar to putting a disinfectant on a wound. It is then best to rinse it off with claen water.

Question 2

is hand sanitizer safe to use around babies, even getting some on the babies?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hjands: Besides alcohol, the santizers have other chemicals. Best to wash hands properly.

Question 3

can you use hand sanitizer before eating food. how much time you have to wait before touching food. any recommendations on hand sanitizers suitable?

Accepted Answer

As soon as gone: You will feel the sanitizer disappear when used properly.  Spread it over the area to be sanitized and the heat of the body/hand will evaporate the alcohol quickly so none should remain at that point.

Question 4

i sprayed hand sanitizer four times (two times for each side) on my mask and put it on for about 20 minutes. how much of a damage it might have done to me?

Accepted Answer

Damage ?: Most hand sanitizers are just ethanol. People drink it daily in a variety of amounts. If your sanitizer had something different in it any negative effect would depend on what it was. Since no content was listed in the post, little can be offered as a specific risk.

Question 5

would if be okay to put hand sanitizer on a burn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it may create some pain such many sanitizers have alcohol in them.

Question 6

could purell hand sanitizer kill hiv on the surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will kill HIV even if it is in blood droplets.  Do note that hand sanitizer does not kill clostridium difficile or noravirus.

Question 7

what is hand sanitizer made of?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol etc: Alcohol, water fragrance and other chemicals
dont eat or drink it you can get very sick.

Question 8

is it bad to use a lot of hand sanitizer ?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: Sanitizers usually have some alcohol in them that can dry your skin , so use a moisturizer on a regular basis.

Question 9

can using hand sanitizer often be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not often: However, obsessing about germs can be unhealthy and the type of sanitizer can unduly expose you to certain chemicals. Speak to your doctor about your concerns.

Question 10

is it okay to put hand sanitizer in a deep cut?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Hand sanitizer has alcohol which can be toxic the tissues and flesh underneath the skin. (its not toxic to the top layer of skin)  usually best course of action for a deep cut is to stop the bleeding with direct pressure. Then if bleeding stops wash with gentle soap and water.  See a doctor to see if you need stitches.

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I sprayed hand sanitizer four times (two times for each side) on my mask and put it on for about 20 minutes. how much of a damage it might have done to me?

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