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Why is alcohol put in hand sanitizer?
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Anti-bacterial: Alcohol is a weak antiseptic.
Answered 5/16/2020
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To kill germs: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says alcohol-based hand sanitizers must contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective. " REF: https://www.insider.com/does-alcohol-kill-germs
Answered 5/16/2020
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