Perfect for a quick cleanse before eating or extra germ eliminating action after using soap, Germ Shark hand sanitizer helps stop the spread of germs and bacteria in a completely safe formula that eliminate germs and doesn’t irritate the skin, leave residue, or a smell behind.
Hand sanitizer is classified as an Over-the-Counter drug in the USA. Many products advertised as hand sanitizers either do not contain alcohol, or contain less than Germ Shark. Some “alcohol-free” wipes and sanitizers also contain benzalkonium chloride, which according to the CDC, available evidence indicates benzalkonium chloride has less reliable activity against certain bacteria and viruses than ethanol (>60%) or isopropanol (>70%) alcohols as the active ingredient.
There are many local mom and pop businesses making hand sanitizer using special emergency formulations authorized by the FDA under the virus outbreak of 2020. However, the FDA has issued guidance on its website that “healthcare organizations should return to using a commercially produced, FDA-approved product when supplies become available.”
Be careful of the claims some products make. Most are not made in FDA-approved facilities (you can verify this by visiting the FDA website and doing a search for the company’s FDA registration number or labeler code). You will not find one for most of the hand sanitizers you see advertised online.