General: Non-flammable, test on skin for possible allergic reaction before regular use. Keep out of reach of children.
Product Use Caution: Quaternium compounds (quats) such as Benzalkonium Chloride can trigger skin irritation reactions in some people and in a few, can trigger an allergic response. For that reason we recommend that this product be avoided by people who are prone to skin conditions that affect barrier functioning (eczema etc) and by people who have a known allergic reaction to quats. To limit the potential for irritation, it is a good idea to wear gloves when using this sanitiser for general cleaning, especially where the product is being used frequently.
Active ingredient: Benzalkonium Chloride is an approved broad-spectrum active for alcohol-free sanitising solutions and can be useful in these situations:
* Where flammability is an issue (where hand sanitising is frequently carried out around naked flames such as in kitchens or industrial settings)
* For religious reasons
* Where risk of accidental ingestion is high
* Where alcohol is legally prohibited or otherwise unavailable
* Personal Preference
Toxicity: On a formula basis, the oral toxicity of a typical 70% alcohol based sanitiser is higher than that of a sanitiser based on Benzalkonium Chloride (typically less than 0.2% of the formula). Keep all sanitising solutions and gels away from children.
