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

Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2020)

We advise those producing hand sanitisers to follow WHO recommended formulations, and advise those producing hand sanitisers using methylated spirits, to avoid formulations which contain methanol.

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