Heads up, consumers: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some sanitizers sold in the US
The FDA announced Wednesday that certain sanitizers have positive tests for 1-propanol, a toxin that can depress the central nervous system.
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“FDA warns consumers and healthcare professionals about certain sanitizer products, including those manufactured by Harmonic Nature S de RL de MI in Mexico, that are labeled to contain ethanol or isopropyl alcohol but have tested positive for 1-propanol contamination , “the federal agencies set up, found that 1-propanol is not the same as isopropyl alcohol (also called 2-propanol or isopropanol), which is a common ingredient found in hand sanitizer products.
The products containing 1 propanol were subsequently added to the FDA’s non-use list of hand sanitizers, which now includes more than 100 such products. The list of unsafe sanitizers on hand, including those containing 1-propanol, can be found here.
According to the federal agency, 1-propanol is “not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizer products marketed in the United States and can be toxic and life-threatening when ingested.”
According to the federal agency, 1-propanol is “not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizer products marketed in the United States and can be toxic and life-threatening when ingested.”
‘Young children who accidentally ingest these products, and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are most at risk. Inhaling 1-propanol can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression, which can result in death, ‘warns the FDA.
Confidentiality, such as decreased consciousness, slow pulse, and shortness of breath are often symptoms of exposure to 1-propanol, per agency, noting that animal studies have indicated that the effects of the central nervous system of 1-propanol are 2 to 4 times potent. as alcohol (ethanol). ”
“Consumers exposed to hand sanitizers containing 1-propanol and having symptoms should seek immediate attention for treatment of toxic effects of 1-propanol poisoning. Skin or eye exposure to 1-propanol may cause irritation, and rare cases of allergic skin reactions have been reported. ”
Anyone in possession of a hand sanitizer containing 1-propanol should dispose of it in a hazardous waste container instead of rinsing the product or going to the sewer.
Earlier this month, the FDA added additional hand sanitizers to its list of non-use concerns it has “regarding low levels of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol,” as the active ingredients found in hand sanitizers.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, which it cites as one of the three essential items to have when going out.
“The agency urges consumers not to use these subpotent products and has expanded its list to include subpotent sanitizers, in addition to hand sanitizers that are or may be contaminated with methanol,” the FDA wrote at the time, referring to its rolling list of what includes now more than 100 “dangerous” hand sanitizers have been recalled due to the presence of methanol, a toxic chemical.
