alcohol-free hand sanitizer

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alcohol-free hand sanitizer

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Types of hand sanitizers
^2,^4,⁶ Alcohol-free products are generally based on disinfectants, such as benzalkonium chloride (BAC), or on antimicrobial agents, such as triclosan.^1,^6,⁷ The activity of disinfectants and antimicrobial agents is both immediate and persistent.^1,^3,⁸ Many hand sanitizers also contain emollients (e.g., glycerin) that soothe the
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^2,^4,⁶ Alcohol-free products are generally based on disinfectants, such as benzalkonium chloride (BAC), or on antimicrobial agents, such as triclosan.^1,^6,⁷ The activity of disinfectants and antimicrobial agents is both immediate and persistent.^1,^3,⁸ Many hand sanitizers also contain emollients (e.g., glycerin) that soothe the
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