Potential methanol toxicity and the importance of using a standardised alcohol-based hand rub formulation in the era of COVID-19

Abstract Objectives Hand sanitisers are urgently needed in the time of COVID-19, and as a result of shortages, some people have resorted to making their own formulations, including the repurposing of distilleries. We wish to highlight the importance of those producing hand sanitisers to avoid methyl...

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Main Authors: K. Dear, L. Grayson, R. Nixon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-020-00788-5