Fire Safety Considerations for Hand Sanitizer

During the coronavirus pandemic, more hand sanitizer is being used and stored than ever before. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, safety considerations for storing alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially in large quantities, are discussed. Hand sanitizer is an effective defense against germs when used under normal circumstances.

Guy Colonna, an expert on flammable liquids and other hazardous materials, explains how hand sanitizer is not a fire hazard unless exposed to a flame source AND reaches the flashpoint required.

Read more about hand sanitizer safety at nfpa.org.

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