A pharmacy tried to help people make their own hand sanitizer ... but posted the wrong recipe.

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But he copied it from the internet.

From https://www.businessinsider.com/pharmacy-posted-wrong-recipe-how-to-make-hand-sanitizer-2020-3

A pharmacy tried to help people make their own hand sanitizer because of coronavirus-related shortages, but it posted the wrong recipe

Anna Medaris Miller Mar 6, 2020, 10:30 AM


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But the recipe, which indicated people should use four parts aloe vera to one part isopropyl alcohol, wasn't right, since hand sanitizer has to be at least 60% alcohol to effectively kill germs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A concoction that's less than one-fifth alcohol wouldn't do the trick.

When Insider alerted the pharmacy to the error, Solman said he'd copied it from the internet and changed the sign. But the proportions — now three parts aloe to two parts alcohol — remain incorrect, since the resulting solution would still be less than 40% alcohol.

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[LisaL]

1. Looks like the dude is bad at math.

Even after it was pointed out that the recipe was wrong, he posted another one with wrong proportions.

[ProfessorGAC]

2. Yep

And if he did the math, the fact that OTC isopropanol is 91% would have him doing it wrong again.
Simply, it's 7 parts alcohol to 2 parts gel.

All that said, one could dilute the IPA with water to 70%. Use it to sanitize then use the aloe to prevent drying and chapping. Don't necessarily need to make a blend, unless one is planning to take it out of the house. One bottle of mix is obviously easier than carrying 2 bottles.

[defacto7]

4. Or use the standard 70 percent IA that's easiest available full strength.

then the aloe.

[ProfessorGAC]

8. Yeah, That Would Work

But, i admit to never seeing 70% on the shelf.
Not that i was specifically looking for it.

[defacto7]

9. Around here I can only find 91 percent at a pharmacy.

and sometimes I have to ask them to order it. 70% is the norm everywhere else. But maybe that's just here.

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3. And wouldn't anyone be reassured to find that their pharmacist is that bad at math? n/t

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

5. Bought bottles of 91% isopropyl alcohol...

and two oz. spray bottles. Carry in pocket. Total cost...less than 2 dollars. Never trusted store bought hand sanitizer.

Not just this year, every winter season we dose with natural immune system boosters. A “tea” made from Prunella Vulgaris, Bee Balm and Yarrow with Elderberry syrup added sometimes for a flavorful boost. I’ll add Meadowsweet in sometimes if we have little muscle aches and pains it’s a great pain reliever. These are herbs that have been known to the medical profession for a long time.

Have not had the flu or colds for years.

I’ve made “tea” bags for the neighbors

[PTWB]

6. What are your thoughts on essential oils?

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

7. E.O.'s Are not my favorite...

Read this article it is not against EO but has warnings and a safe way to use. EO is very strong which by itself is no problem. I have a problem with the amount of raw materials it takes to make.
I prefer the whole herb, unadulterated. I grow my own and none of my neighbors or I use any unnatural chemicals on yards for decades.

https://wellnessmama.com/26519/essential-oils-risks/