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Posted: Fri, Oct 2 2020, 2:17 pm EDT Post subject: Hand Sanitizers: Potential for Misuse, Abuse and Toxic Effects |
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Hand Sanitizers: Potential for Misuse, Abuse and Toxic Effects
The New Jersey Poison Information & Education System — Serving New Jersey Since 1983
NEWS RELEASE
Hand Sanitizers: Potential for Misuse, Abuse and Toxic Effects
(New Jersey) – In the COVID-19 era, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not just a household staple, they are an everyday necessity. Since becoming part of our daily defense against coronavirus infection, these products are kept just about everywhere — from vehicles to handbags/backpacks to lunchboxes. Although hand sanitizers play an important role in preventing infection and slowing the spread of COVID-19, these products can result in potentially serious health consequences. In fact, hand sanitizers carry a potential for misuse, abuse and accidental exposure which can lead to alcohol overdose (poisoning).
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https://www.cranburytownship.org/home/news/hand-sanitizers-potential-misuse-abuse-and-toxic-effects |
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