Coping with COVID-19: The craze for disinfectants
According to the World Health Organization, most alcohol-based hand antiseptics contain either ethanol, isopropanol or n-propanol, or a combination of two of these products.
Studies show that 99 percent isopropyl alcohol evaporates quickly which means it cannot penetrate the bacteria’s cell wall and kill it completely. “Having that stuff around ensures me that I have something to protect myself and family against this virus,” Walter said.
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