Here are 9 hand sanitizers the FDA warns can be toxic if absorbed by the body

[KY_EnviroGuy]

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Here are 9 hand sanitizers that the FDA warns can be toxic if absorbed by the body
MarketWatch.com
Published: June 22, 2020 at 2:41 p.m. ET
By Mark DeCambre

The FDA issued a warning about sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico

Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/here-are-9-hand-sanitizers-that-the-fda-warns-can-be-toxic-if-absorbed-by-the-body-2020-06-22

Excerpts:

The Food and Drug Administration over the weekend issued a warning on nine alcohol-based hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico that it says contain wood methanol, a toxic substance that could ultimately result in death of absorbed through the skin or ingested.

“Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment, which is critical for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning,” the FDA wrote on June 19.

“Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death,” the report indicated. The agency said the risk of possible ingestion centered mostly on young children or adolescents who might use alcohol-based sanitizers as a substitute for grain alcohol.

Here are a list of the hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem:
All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)
Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04)
The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01)
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-001-01)

Unfortunately, the article does not define what retailers are carrying (or were carrying) these products. Best to check all your sanitizer bottles and to avoid these brands in the future.

Here's the company web site: https://www.bioganix.com/pages/cleancare

and, the FDA page: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-advises-consumers-not-use-hand-sanitizer-products-manufactured-eskbiochem

KY

(cross-posted to Health Group)

[Hermit-The-Prog]

1. kick!

[Cirque du So-What]

2. Manufacturer should be shut down and fully involved in recall

You would think any scientist involved with this product knows that methanol can be absorbed through the skin.

[hunter]

3. There's always an opportunist.

What the fuck is wrong with some people?

[Rainbow Droid]

4. I had a uncle who went permanently blind from drinking, I believe, wood methanol. A dare, I daresay.

[LeftInTX]

5. I can't find those brands for sale anywhere

Are they a bulk wholesaler?

[KY_EnviroGuy]

8. Not much detail on where sold.

Here's the company web site: https://www.bioganix.com/pages/cleancare

and, the FDA page: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-advises-consumers-not-use-hand-sanitizer-products-manufactured-eskbiochem

You may be right that it's mostly sold in bulk and repackaged by others or through medical supply firms for professional use. If repackaged, it could be sold almost anywhere including your local gas station or grocery store.

If you learn more, please post.

KY

[SheltieLover]

6. Make your own!

91% alcohol + aloe gel. 👍

[LeftInTX]

9. I use superhold hair gel instead of aloe

I like it. Hubby doesn't like the sticky, but it is less drying and the sticky wears off in less than a minute.

I put aloe in mine and it might as well have been plain alcohol, so I added hair gel, and it's more like gel.

[SheltieLover]

11. Great!

Ty!

[ProfessorGAC]

7. Nearly A Certainty No US Company Will...

...follow their lead.
Methanol in a consumer product is a third rail in those industries.
Here's how I know:
The most commonly used alcohol in consumer goods was SDA 3A. It is ethanol, denatured with methanol to make it undrinkable. (Financial benefit is no liquor tax)
A typical formula would be 5-6% of an ingredient that had 14% alcohol. So 5% of 14%, or 7,000ppm. The methanol content would 5% of that! So, 350ppm. The entire industry switched to SDA 40B, which is still denatured, but zero methanol.
350ppm methanol in a consumer product was considered WAY too much.
These products are 70-80% methanol!
No US manufacturer would touch this formula.

[LeftInTX]

10. Good to know

Not even Amazon is carrying those products