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Any ideas why (hand) sanitizer have an expiration date?
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Rubbing acetone: Rubbing alcohol turns into acetone over time, usually becoming ineffective after about two years from manufacture. hand sanitizer has a high concentration of alcohol.
Answered 11/28/2014
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