Product Images Hand Sanitizer

Due to increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a shortage of commercial hand sanitizer, but MIT EHS has decided to produce some. If you need additional sanitizer or have any questions, you can email [email protected]. The hand sanitizer contains 8% ethyl alcohol and is intended to reduce bacteria when soap and water are not available. It should not be used on children under 2 months or on open skin wounds or in contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children and if swallowed or in contact with eyes, seek medical help or contact a poison control center. The sanitizer should be rubbed onto hands until dry and contains glycerol, hydrogen peroxide, and DI water as inactive ingredients.*

This is a description of a hand sanitizer produced by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Environment, Health and Safety office. They began producing this hand sanitizer due to the shortage of commercially available sanitizers caused by the high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sanitizer is for reducing bacteria that can cause disease and is only for external use. It contains 80% ethyl alcohol and other inactive ingredients like glycerol, hydrogen peroxide, and DI water. The hand sanitizer must be rubbed on hands until dry. Contact [email protected] for assistance with acquiring additional hand sanitizer.*