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Is 70% isopropyl alcohol as effective as hand sanitizers against corona virus?
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YES: USUALLY SANITIZERS ARE MADE WITH 70% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL.
Answered 7/22/2020
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Yes !: The EPA has a list of about 287 products that should be effective on the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19). REF: https://www.wthr.com/article/verify-which-cleaners-and-solutions-are-effective-against-coronavirus Many products contain 70% or more alcohol or contain hydrogen peroxide.
Answered 5/21/2020
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