EO Hand Cleanser vs. Purell Sanitizer

Ingredients & Health Effects/Ingredient Toxicity

  Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer EO Hand Cleansers
Ingredients Ethyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alohol, Cclomethicone, Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Lactate, Chloride Phosphare, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl, Acetate, Styrene/Acrylates, Copolymer, Fragrance, Diazolidinyl, Aminomethyl, Propanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben Organic Ethanol, Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Carbomer (thickening agent), Dimethicone (silica-derived moisturizer), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster)
Health Effects/Ingredient Toxicity
  • Carcinogenic
  • Organ system toxicity
  • Immunotoxicity
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Developmental/reproductive toxicity
  • Endocrine disruption
  • Irritation (eyes, skin, lungs)
  • Plant-based alternative to chemical-laden traditional hand sanitizers
  • Non-irritating to all skin types
  • No negative short-or long-term health effects

 

Ecological Impact

  Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer EO Hand Cleansers
Ecological Impact Contains materials linked to environmental and wildlife toxicity (propylparaben, aminomethyl propanol)
  • All Natural ingredients safe for environment
  • Certified organic plant ingredients; does not use pesticides and prevents the toxic run off associated with pesticide use
Price $29.76 / 2 L (67 oz.) $24.99 / 32 oz.

 

Product Faceoff

EO Products Hand Cleanser vs. Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer

Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer EO Hand Cleansers
EWG Score: 7 EWG Score: 2

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ETHYL ALCOHOL 62%.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER (AQUA); STEARYL ALCOHOL; CYCLOMETHICONE; C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE; CETYL LACTATE; COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE; GLYCERIN; PEG-4; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL; CARBOMER; STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER; FRAGRANCE (PARFUM); DIAZOLIDINYL UREA; IODOPROPYNYL
BUTYLCARBAMATE; METHYLPARABEN;
PROPYLPARABEN.
Warnings: As with all drug products, children under 6 years of age should be supervised when using purell. May discolor certain fabrics or surfaces. Flammable; keep away from fire or flame. For external use only. Keep out of eyes. In case of eye contact immediately flush eyes with water; call a doctor. Discontinue use if
irritation or redness develops. If condition persists for more than 72 hours, consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a doctor.

INGREDIENTS:
ORGANIC ETHANOL (NON-GMO)*, PURIFIED WATER, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL (SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS)*, CARBOMER (THICKENING AGENT), DIMETHICONE (SILICA-DERIVED MOISTURIZER), AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL (PH ADJUSTER). *Certified Organic

Directions: Put a small drop in your palm and rub your hands togther until they're dry.

PEG 4 (4): Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE

FRAGRANCE (8): Neurotoxicity, allergies, immunotoxicity METHYLPARABEN (8): Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity,
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE (4): Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies PROPYLENE GLYCOL (4): Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs),Enhanced skin absorption ETHANOL (5): Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ systemtoxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazard TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (4): Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns
(HYDROQUINONE) CETYL LACTATE (4): Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns(HYDROQUINONE) PROPYLPARABEN (4): Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER (3): Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL (3): Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)

Ethanol [Organic] (5) :Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, irritation (skin, eyes, lungs), Ehanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards. Dimethicone (2): Violations, restrictions & warnings Aminomethyl Propanol (3): Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (Nitrosamines, Oxazoldine)

Source: Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database. Numbers represent Hazard Score 0-10. All ingredients listed scoring 2 and higher.