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		extrapickles on March 31, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Benzene detected in hand sanitizers If you’re doing this, make sure you are not using technical grade isopropyl, as that can have a bunch of nasty side products in it. Getting the correct isopropyl online is problematic as people have been watering down technical grade and selling it as 70% medical (USP) grade.

aaomidi on March 31, 2021 [–]

Fortunately I had a few bottles from a few years ago. Was able to avoid the buying frenzy.

Good catch though!

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