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Korean Society of Environmental Health (한국환경보건학회)
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Survey on the Use of Hand Sanitizer and Component Analysis

손소독제 사용 실태 조사 및 성분 분석

  • Yoon, Hye-Kyung (Department of Health, Environment & Safety, Eulji University) ;
  • Lee, Eun-Ji (Department of Health, Environment & Safety, Eulji University) ;
  • Hur, Ye Lim (Department of Health, Environment & Safety, Eulji University) ;
  • Park, Na-Youn (Department of Health, Environment & Safety, Eulji University) ;
  • Kho, Younglim (Department of Health, Environment & Safety, Eulji University)
  • 윤혜경 (을지대학교 보건환경안전학과) ;
  • 이은지 (을지대학교 보건환경안전학과) ;
  • 허예림 (을지대학교 보건환경안전학과) ;
  • 박나연 (을지대학교 보건환경안전학과) ;
  • 고영림 (을지대학교 보건환경안전학과)
  • Received : 2020.11.10
  • Accepted : 2020.12.02
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

Objectives: Hand sanitizer is made with ethyl alcohol as the main ingredient. Problems related to the use of hand sanitizers and cases of harm caused by the use of hand sanitizers are occurring. This study investigated the usage behavior and recognition level of people using hand sanitizer and identified the chemical components listed in the component label of hand sanitizer. In addition, the methanol and isopropanol contained in hand sanitizer were quantified using HS-GC-MSD. Methods: The investigation of the behavior and recognition of hand sanitizer usage was conducted through a survey of 143 college students and adults. The components marked on 34 types of hand sanitizers were investigated, and methanol and isopropanol concentrations were analyzed using the HS-GC-MSD method. Results: According to the survey, 57% of respondents use hand sanitizers two to three times per day, 92.3% of them do so when in public places and 41.3% of them do so at home. Ethanol, purified water, carbomer, glycerin, and triethanolamine were the ingredients listed in the hand sanitizer. Among the 34 samples, methanol and isopropyl alcohol were detected in 33 samples, the concentration range for methanol was ND-567 ppm, and the concentration range of isopropyl alcohol was ND-2121 ppm. Conclusion: The results of this study have shown that hand sanitizers are being used constantly every day, and methanol, which is not included in the marked content, was detected in a significant concentration compared to wet tissue. It has been found that maintenance of hand sanitizer manufacturing standards and training on how to use them are needed.

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