Alcohol-based hand sanitizers should contain at least 60% ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. These alcohols work to kill bacteria and viruses. This information comes from the Centers for Disease ...

Hand sanitizer should be 60 to 95 percent alcohol to be effective at protecting you against infectious disease. This story is part of Insider's guide on How to Kill Germs .

Ethyl alcohol in hand sanitizer can cause the same issues as drinking too much of an alcoholic beverage, he said. Hand sanitizer commonly ranges from 60-70% alcohol, which is the equivalent of 120 ...

Hand sanitizer is a hot commodity right now. We all know the advice: Wash your hands often with soap and water to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. When you can’t, use hand sanitizer. But ...

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can help keep you safe and reduce the spread of germs if soap and water aren't available. Learn how to make your own with three ingredients.

In mid-January, for example, Germ-X Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer cost $10.99, but it now costs $49.95 for the same product, ProPublica reported.

Hand sanitizer doesn't kill all viruses, but it is effective against the coronavirus, Dr. Agus explained. The virus is protected by a shell, called an "envelope glycoprotein," which the alcohol ...

Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol helps kill germs when soap and water aren't available. However, the disinfectant properties reduce over time. It's important to help prevent the spread of ...

Experts say alcohol-based hand sanitizer is flammable, but can only ignite if a flame is introduced. Although leaving small amounts of ABHS in your car does not pose a significant fire risk, ...

As a COVID-19-driven scramble for alcohol-based hand sanitizers continues, four Los Angeles fragrance creators are hand-blending natural, aromatherapeutic solutions in elevated scents to help fill ...

The original story resulted in hand sanitizer that was 71% alcohol, and the updated version is now at 75%. This post has been updated. It was originally published on March 5, 2020.