May 28, 2007 | Health
Shovel and pail for the beach: $2.11- Pocket-size container of hand sanitizer: $1.65
- Trip to the ER for alcohol poisoning: Priceless.
Are you aware that hand sanitizer is poisonous if ingested? With an alcohol content of 62% it’s comparable to 120 proof alcohol! Thanks to Suburban Turmoil for pointing this out to us! How many times have I rubbed it onto my kids hands right before a meal? In all honesty, that amount is probably not harmful. They’d probably have to gulp a bit down to become ill, but regardless, I’ll think twice before slathering it on again. And not just that - I think it’s time to move all those little bottles of hand sanitizers in a more secure place.
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