Purell

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A bottle of Purell
A bottle of Purell

Purell is an instant hand sanitizer which claims to kill "99.99% of most common germs that may make you sick." Its active ingredient is ethyl alcohol. It is used by wetting one's hands thoroughly with the product, then briskly rubbing one's hands together until dry. Purell is the most popular hand sanitizer in the U.S.[1]

Pfizer acquired Purell from GOJO Industries in 2004[2], and on June 27, 2006 Johnson & Johnson announced its acquisition of the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare division, which includes the Purell brand, for $16.6 billion[3].

In 2006, The New York Times reported that Purell is heavily used by politicians during election season, when they have to shake countless hands and remain in robust health.[4]

The product is flammable and may discolor fabrics. The inactive ingredients include water, isopropyl alcohol, glycerin, carbomer, fragrance, aminomethyl propanol, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, and tocopheryl acetate.


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