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Do alcohol-free hand sanitizers work as well as alcohol-based ones?

April 26, 2017alcohol-based alcohol-free hand sanitizers

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Do alcohol-free hand sanitizers work as well as alcohol-based ones?

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Paul Susman Chesterfield, MO Most alcohol-free sanitizers contain benzalkonium chloride, which has some antiseptic properties and may be helpful, federal health officials say. But they recommend washing hands with soap and water, and when that’s not possible, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.