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Over the past 2 years, the need for sanitizers increased tenfold. Not everyone used sanitizers earlier, but now it's a necessity. Whether it's hand sanitizer or a surface disinfectant, it's important to stock up a few of them at home. We've made a list of some of the most effective sanitizers for your home and self. Here's a look. <bulletContentEmbed name="B08DP4ZM7B" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08DP4ZM7B_head"> <div type="image" title="Combo pack" height="900" width="1200" msid="90437608" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08DP4ZM7B</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08DP4ZM7B_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08DP4ZM7B_4349704251876395"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Savlon Surface Disinfectant Spray Sanitizer</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Whether it's their soaps or hand wash, Savlon has a loyal customer base in the country. This is a combo pack, making it an affordable choice. Each bottle is 230ml and can easily be carried around in the car or backpack. Spray it on tables, chairs, and doors at public places before touching anything.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08DP4ZM7B_8432177527870226"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This spray comes in a combo pack.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><bulletContentEmbed name="B08GGDMWM2" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08GGDMWM2_head"> <div type="image" title="No Gas" height="900" width="1200" msid="90437648" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08GGDMWM2</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08GGDMWM2_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08GGDMWM2_0469028491094489"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Lifebuoy Antibacterial Germ Kill Spray</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The no-gas formula by Lifebuoy makes it more effective than other ones. It's safe on the skin and will give you protection when you're in public transport or any other place with too much crowd. It's available in a small travel size pack too and has a refreshing fragrance that's very well known by the Indian consumers.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08GGDMWM2_7990923185085236"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">No gas formula in this <keyword id="8765838" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sanitizer-spray" source="Orion">sanitizer spray</keyword>.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><bulletContentEmbed name="B07YSHNFD8" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07YSHNFD8_head"> <div type="image" title="Portable" height="900" width="1200" msid="90437710" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07YSHNFD8</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07YSHNFD8_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07YSHNFD8_1723027460689359"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Dettol Disinfectant Sanitizer Spray Bottle</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">A floral and fresh scent, this disinfectant spray will work as a freshener too. You can carry this wherever you go and spray it in public places for your protection - toilet seats, door knobs, bus seats, etc. All you've got to do is spray it from a 20cm distance and wait about 10 seconds for it to evaporate.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07YSHNFD8_4314130358068589"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Easy to carry.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><bulletContentEmbed name="B08KWX92QQ" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08KWX92QQ_head"> <div type="image" title="No bleach" height="900" width="1200" msid="90437772" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08KWX92QQ</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08KWX92QQ_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08KWX92QQ_5794785510603643"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Dettol Liquid Disinfectant</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Another one by Dettol, this spray can be used primarily to clean the kitchen and bathrooms. Spray it on the kitchen counter or bathroom sink and wipe it off. It will rid your home from unnecessary bacteria and viruses. Along with being a disinfectant, it serves as a cleaning agent too. There's no bleach in this product. It will leave no marks on your surfaces and will clean all the visible and invisible impurities.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08KWX92QQ_4904581279068227"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">There's no bleach in this product</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><bulletContentEmbed name="B08DB38GBL" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08DB38GBL_head"> <div type="image" title="Alcohol based spray" height="900" width="1200" msid="90437545" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08DB38GBL</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08DB38GBL_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08DB38GBL_9506059004629356"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Godrej Protekt Disinfectant Sanitizer Spray</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">A trusted brand, Godrej has always delivered good quality products. This alcohol-based sanitizer kills 99% germs and can be used on all surfaces. You can spray it on door handles, delivery boxes, keys, furniture, and any other surface. There's no need to wipe it after spraying; it will evaporate in a bit.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08DB38GBL_6365687057167354"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This is an <keyword id="9177028" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="alcohol-based-sanitizer" source="Orion">alcohol based sanitizer</keyword>.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed>

Best sanitizers to keep your hands germ-free

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is raging through India right now and the cases are rising rapidly. As the cases are rising, everyone needs to take precautions to protect themselves from the deadly disease. Washing hands with soap is one of the best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19. However, this is not always possible, especially when you are out of your home. In such cases, using a hand <keyword id="833381" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="sanitizer">sanitizer</keyword> is the best option to protect yourself by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/insider-reviews/best-disinfectant-sprays-to-use-at-home-in-india/articleshow/82274026.cms">disinfecting</a> your hand. Which hand-sanitizer should you use? As per experts, it is recommended to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="82311262" title="Best hand washes to protect your hands from germs in India" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Today, we take a look at some of the hand sanitizers available in India that meet this requirement. <bulletContentEmbed name="B07VN7T85T" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07VN7T85T_head"> <div type="image" title="Lifebuoy Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer" msid="82307738" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07VN7T85T</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07VN7T85T_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07VN7T85T_2503082302893046"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Lifebuoy Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Lifebuoy, one of the most popular brands in this segment offers a 500 ml bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. It has over 60% alcohol content and can kill 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. It comes with glycerin, meaning in addition to sanitizing your hand, it also moisturizes it. It works instantly and all you need to do is rub it on your hands and there is no need to rinse it with water.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B07GV9XJ3W" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07GV9XJ3W_head"> <div type="image" title="Himalaya Pure Hands" msid="82307761" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07GV9XJ3W</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07GV9XJ3W_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07GV9XJ3W_2031503226521187"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Himalaya Pure Hands</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Himalaya Pure Hands sanitizer comes in a 500 ml bottle and is available in orange flavor. It is enriched with herbs like neem, ushira, shati and nagaramusta. It also moisturizes the skin and removes excess heat from the body to provide a cooling effect. It contains 60% alcohol content and kills 99.99% of germs instantly.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B088DD7Z2Q" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B088DD7Z2Q_head"> <div type="image" title="Ciphands - Antiseptic Instant Liquid Hand Sanitizer" msid="82307828" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B088DD7Z2Q</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B088DD7Z2Q_body"><bulletContentRow name="B088DD7Z2Q_1679586229255133"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Ciphands - Antiseptic Instant Liquid Hand Sanitizer</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Ciphands Antiseptic Instant Liquid Hand Sanitizer has been developed by Cipla and contains 72.34% alcohol content. In addition to sanitizing your hands, it also rejuvenates them and leaves them refreshed. It kills 99.99% of germs on your hands without the need of water or soap. It is soft and does not cause skin irritation.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B0868XPMHV" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B0868XPMHV_head"> <div type="image" title="Dabur Sanitize Y - Hand Sanitizer" msid="82307937" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B0868XPMHV</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B0868XPMHV_body"><bulletContentRow name="B0868XPMHV_5009572376911688"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Dabur Sanitize Y - Hand Sanitizer</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Dabur Sanitize Y hand sanitizer comes in a 450 ml bottle and contains 70% alcohol content, allowing it to kill 99.99% of germs on your hands. It is rinse-free and offers a non-sticky formulation. It protects you from germs without having to use soap and water.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B085LPGBF3" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B085LPGBF3_head"> <div type="image" title="Dabur Sanitize Hand Sanitizer" msid="82307697" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B085LPGBF3</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B085LPGBF3_body"><bulletContentRow name="B085LPGBF3_9229742304528110"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Dabur Sanitize Hand Sanitizer</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Dabur Sanitize Hand Sanitizer uses an ayurvedic formulation for the hand sanitizer and comes with a lemon scent that is not too strong. It contains 60% alcohol and instantly kills 99.99% of germs. It is rinse free and non-sticky, meaning you don’t have to wash your hands after using it. The bottle comes with 500 ml of hand sanitizer.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B086R4XJHT" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B086R4XJHT_head"> <div type="image" title="Mediker Hand Sanitizer" msid="82307817" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B086R4XJHT</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B086R4XJHT_body"><bulletContentRow name="B086R4XJHT_1700934608684879"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Mediker Hand Sanitizer</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Mediker hand sanitizer is a good option if you are looking for a strong hand sanitizer that instantly kills the germs. It contains 70% alcohol content and offers a rinse free and non-sticky formula. It contains aloe vera that moisturizes the skin and also adds a mild fragrance to it.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>An independent lab tested 260 batches of hand sanitizers and detected benzene in 44 of them.</li><li>Some of the hand sanitizers were found to have as much as 8 times the approved limit of benzene.</li><li>The online pharmacy is calling on the <keyword id="6354656" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="fda">FDA</keyword> to recall all contaminated products.</li></ul>Some hand sanitizers made to help meet demand amid the <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> <keyword id="43587" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="pandemic">pandemic</keyword> had high levels of a cancer-causing agent known as benzene, according <a href="https://www.valisure.com/blog/valisure-news/valisure-detects-benzene-in-hand-sanitizers/">to a new study</a>. Valisure, an independent laboratory based in New Haven, Connecticut, tested 260 hand sanitizers and found 44 were contaminated with benzene, which is deemed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a known human <keyword id="965284" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="carcinogen">carcinogen</keyword>. Benzene is associated with blood cancers such as leukemia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates hand sanitizers, approved an <a href="https://www.fda.gov/media/136289/download">interim limit of 2 parts per million</a> of benzene in the product. Valisure found some of the batches tested contained as much as eight times that limit.The lab also detected "unacceptably high levels" of methanol and acetaldehyde, which are possibly carcinogenic to humans. "The presence of benzene, a known human carcinogen, and multiple other contaminants, in products widely recommended for the prevention of spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19 and regularly used by adults and children in large volumes makes these findings especially troubling," Valisure said in a letter to the FDA.<a href="https://www.valisure.com/wp-content/uploads/Valisure-FDA-Citizen-Petition-on-Hand-Sanitizer-v4.14.pdf">In the letter</a>, company asked the FDA to recall the contaminated batches of <keyword id="424454" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer">hand sanitizer</keyword>, conduct an investigation of the products, and provide information to the public, among other things. The FDA did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment on the matter.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/selling-face-masks-small-business-owners-pivoted-covid-19-pandemic-2021-3">A pivot to selling face masks saved small businesses. Here's what they learned from a year of selling the world's most in-demand product</a>When the COVID-19 pandemic hit more than a year ago, nervous consumers grabbed hand sanitizers off store shelves in droves to help protect themselves against infection.Popular brands such as Equate and Suave, which didn't have any benzene detected in the test, sold out quickly. But some of the new products did and were found for sale at Amazon.com and Target, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-24/carcinogen-found-in-hand-sanitizers-that-plugged-pandemic-gap?sref=BWbpWjRm">Bloomberg reported</a>. Amid the shortage of hand sanitizer, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/liquor-distilleries-helped-with-coronavirus-now-they-need-help-2020-5">alcohol distillers</a> across the US transformed their factories to help meet the demand, with <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-absolut-vodka-jameson-whisky-maker-producing-hand-sanitizer-donate-2020-3">Absolut Vodka and Jameson Irish Whiskey</a> joining the fight. Some consumers even turned to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-how-to-make-hand-sanitizer-and-cleaning-wipes-2020-3">making their own</a> at home.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Retailers are desperate to shift excess sanitizer and are offering massive discounts, the WSJ reported.</li><li>Some Piggly Wiggly stores slashed sanitizer prices by 75%, but still struggled to sell it, The Journal reported.</li><li>"It's worth more to us gone than it is clogging our shelves," B&amp;R Stores' president told the WSJ.</li></ul>As people stockpiled <keyword id="424454" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer">hand sanitizer</keyword> last spring, retailers bumped up their orders to meet booming demand.Now they're struggling to get rid of their excess stock - despite offering hefty discounts to customers.Keith Milligan, controller of Piggly Wiggly stores in Alabama and Georgia, told <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/america-is-awash-in-hand-sanitizer-11621522829">The Wall Street Journal</a> that it cut down the price of hand sanitizer by 75% - and customers still weren't buying it. He told the publication he was planning on giving bottles away for free to customers at the checkouts if its current 4-for-1 offer doesn't work.Sanitizer sales are now 80% down year-on-year, while unit prices have dropped 40% in the same time period, The Journal reported, citing data from NielsenIQ. Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/congress-findings-from-price-gouging-investigation-2020-9?r=gd-sub">Internal drug company docs show how pharmaceutical execs targeted the US for price hikes</a>"First, there's not enough. Next, it's the right amount. And now, it's too many," Marc Perlman, CEO of Rhode Island discount chain Ocean State Job Lot, told The Journal.He said that the retailer had sold between $10 million and $15 million worth of sanitizer since last March - but that it was now giving $10 gift cards to customers who spend $10 on sanitizer in a bid to shift stock.Mark Griffin, president of Nebraska's B&amp;R Stores, told The Journal that the chain was now selling some sanitizers for less than half price."It's worth more to us gone than it is clogging our shelves," he said.A spokesperson told CVS that demand is "still higher than pre-pandemic, but has decreased since its height, creating some surplus." The company said it was donating some through its community partners to facilitate donations, and had also provided discounts to customers.When the pandemic first hit the US last spring, people scrambled to stock up on sanitizer, prompting many retailers to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-limit-hand-sanitizer-purchases-coronavirus-outbreak-demand-2020-3">impose limits</a> on how many bottles each customer could buy.Alcohol distillers including <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-absolut-vodka-jameson-whisky-maker-producing-hand-sanitizer-donate-2020-3">Absolut Vodka and Jameson Irish Whiskey</a> shifted production to hand sanitizer to meet demand, while some people <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-how-to-make-hand-sanitizer-and-cleaning-wipes-2020-3">made their own</a> at home.Some companies were able to cash in on the shortages, fuelling accusations of price gouging.After <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/purell-hand-sanitizer-sells-out-amazon-coronavirus-fears-2020-2">Purell hand sanitizer</a> sold out on Amazon last March, some third-party vendors started selling bottles for <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/purell-hand-sanitizer-sells-out-amazon-coronavirus-fears-2020-2">more than $100</a>. These price hikes lasted for months, and spread to other essential products, too. The US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) found in November that some sellers on Amazon were still charging <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-price-gouging-sellers-charging-14-times-more-than-competitors-2020-9">up to 14 times</a> more than other retailers for staple products such as soap, disinfectant wipes, and face masks. Amazon told Insider that it had suspended <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-price-gouging-sellers-charging-14-times-more-than-competitors-2020-9">more than 10,000 seller accounts</a> for price gouging by early September, and added that it had referred some to federal and state law enforcement.

Retailers struggling to sell excess hand sanitizer are offering 4-for-1 deals and giving $10 gift cards to buyers. Stores might even start giving away bottles for free.

<ul><li>During the lockdown period, 6 hours of advertising for <keyword id="9530987" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer-brands">Hand Sanitizer brands</keyword> was recorded on Radio. There were no ads from this category on radio before the lockdown. </li><li>Advertising on Digital medium witnessed 47 times growth.</li><li><keyword id="5813304" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Piccadily-Agro-Industries">Piccadily Agro Industries</keyword> alone had more than 80% ad volume share of Hand Sanitizers on TV Medium and ‘KPH Cosmos’ topped advertisers in Print with 20% share. </li></ul>As the whole country entered into a lockdown and the pandemic pushed consumers to become more health-conscious, sanitizers became a necessity and part of our daily routine. As a result, different mediums benefitted from the increasing <keyword id="9064221" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="ad-volumes">ad volumes</keyword> by <keyword id="424454" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer">hand sanitizer</keyword> category. While all brands followed an integrated approach, TV saw the most ads, followed by digital. As per TAM’s report, Advertising on TV grew by 105 times in the lockdown period. News Channels were their trusted bet as more than 80% of the Hand Sanitizer’s ad volume was captured there, followed by GECs and Movie Channels. Night time band (23:00 to 05:59) grabbed highest ad volumes on TV followed by Afternoon time band. Digital was the second most preferred medium as it witnessed 47 times growth. Programmatic/Ad Network transaction method captured more than half of Hand Sanitizer ad insertions on Digital. Before the lockdown, there were no advertisements from Hand Sanitizers on radio. In the period of March to May, 6 hours of advertising for Hand Sanitizer brands was recorded on Radio. Advertising in Print for Hand Sanitizer brands grew by 38% in May ’20 compared to Apr’20. The focus was on general interest newspapers and 70% of the ads were in Hindi. Top 5 advertisers added almost 97% share on TV, 50% in Print, 72% on Radio and almost 100% on Digital. Print media registered maximum new brands (54) compared to TV (27) and Radio (12).

Hand Sanitizer brands boosted their ad volume on TV by 105% during the lockdown: TAM

<ul><li>A Canadian soap company soared 164% this week after the company reported earnings that showed increased demand for its soap and <keyword id="424454" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer">hand sanitizer</keyword> products amid the COVID-19 pandemic.</li><li>Acasta Enterprises said in its earnings release on Tuesday that revenue more than doubled to C$98 million in the quarter, while earnings rocketed 736% compared to the prior year.</li><li>Acasta Enterprises was originally a <keyword id="1817616" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="SPAC">SPAC</keyword>, or "<keyword id="9446736" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="blank-check">blank check</keyword>" company that acquired Apollo Health &amp; Beauty Care in 2016.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingestgest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul>Talk about being at the right place, at the right time.One company that's clearly benefiting from the COVID-19 pandemic is Acasta Enterprises, a Canadian company that sells soap and hand sanitizer.Acasta reported its <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200811005745/en/Acasta-Enterprises-Reports-Quarter-2020-Results">second quarter earnings</a> on Tuesday, and since then its stock has rocketed, jumping 164% so far this week to $1.85.Acasta said revenues more than doubled to C$98 million in the quarter from C$40.4 million, while Ebitda soared 736% to C$30.1 million from C$3.6 million, relative to the year before.Acasta was originally a SPAC, or "blank check" company, that was focused on making an acquisition after raising money from investors. In 2016, <a href="https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/acasta-enterprises-inc-announces-proposed-acquisition-of-two-investment-platforms-and-launch-of-long-term-private-equity-manager-600687271.html">the company acquired Apollo Health &amp; Beauty Care,</a> which is one of the largest private label manufacturers of personal care products in North America.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/warren-buffett-should-sell-some-apple-stock-berkshire-hathaway-shareholder-2020-8?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingestm=ingest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warren Buffett should cut his $110 billion Apple stake, veteran Berkshire Hathaway investor says</a>The company sells its products in well-known retailers like Walmart and CVS.But since the SPAC deal went through, shares floundered, cratering as much as 98% to C$0.25 in April. In the company's SEDAR regulatory filing, Acasta said it attracted new customers and "augmented existing customer demand" for its cleanser and sanitizer products.The company seems to have used its recent windfall in earnings to pay down debts, saying that it retired C$29 million in debt during the six months ended June 30.Shares of Acasta Enterprise trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AEF.TO. Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-picking-strategy-from-portfolio-manager-fred-liu-hayden-capital-2020-8?r=US&amp;IR=T?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingestedium=ingest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Liu's Hayden Capital has returned more than 100% in 2020. He breaks down the simple strategy he used to pinpoint 2 stocks that grew 10 times within just a few years.</a>

Canadian soap company spikes 164% this week as demand for hand sanitizer soars amid COVID-19 pandemic

<ul class="summary-list"><li>For the first time, the FDA has issued a countrywide "import alert" on tainted hand sanitizers from Mexico. </li><li>Methanol can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, or even death. </li><li>The FDA started to issue warnings for shoddy hand sanitizers from Mexico in June 2020. </li></ul>The Food and Drug Administration has placed alcohol-based hand-sanitizers from Mexico on nationwide "import alert." This is the first time the FDA has made a countrywide import alert for a drug product.The decision came after regulators noticed a steady stream of shoddy hand sanitizers from Mexico that claim to have ethanol (ethyl alcohol), but instead have a potentially fatal ingredient: methanol. The FDA has seen a dramatic increase in these mislabeled products from Mexico as the pandemic has unfolded. With this new warning underway, FDA staff will places hand sanitizers from Mexico under tighter scrutiny, carefully reviewing them to see if they meet the US manufacturing requirements.Read more: <a href="https://www.insider.com/does-hand-sanitizer-work">Hand sanitizer with 60-95% kills most germs, but soap is always better - here's why</a><h2>Bootleggers started putting methanol in fake <keyword id="424454" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer">hand sanitizer</keyword> to meet soaring demand</h2>Methanol, or wood alcohol, can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, or even death. When <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> reached the US, scientists urged Americans to wash their hands if feasible, or use hand sanitizer as a backup, to stem the spread. Demand for hand sanitizer rocketed, which led to bootlegged versions of the product. It's unclear why methanol is the preferred ingredient to contaminate hand sanitizers. "Consumer use of hand sanitizers has increased significantly during the coronavirus pandemic, especially when soap and water are not accessible, and the availability of poor-quality products with dangerous and unacceptable ingredients will not be tolerated," Judy McMeekin, FDA associate commissioner for regulatory affairs, said in a <a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-action-place-all-alcohol-based-hand-sanitizers-mexico-import">statement</a>.<h2>The FDA has been playing whack-a-mole with shoddy hand sanitizers</h2>Starting in June, the<a href="https://www.insider.com/fda-warns-consumers-poisonous-chemical-methanol-hand-sanitizer-2020-6"> FDA</a> warned against nine hand sanitizers that contained dangerous levels of methanol, all of which were produced by the company Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico. Shortly after this announcement, the warning list expanded, and the<a href="https://www.insider.com/every-hand-sanitizer-fda-flagged-as-dangerous-deadly-2020-7"> FDA</a> continued to issue warnings about hand-sanitizers that either had methanol or lacked germ-killing ingredients. In an analysis by the FDA conducted from April through December of 2020, 84% of hand sanitizer samples from Mexico did not meet FDA regulations. More than half of the samples had toxic ingredients, including dangerous levels of methanol. The FDA also has a list of hand sanitizers people should not use, which can be found<a href="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-consumers-should-not-use?utm_campaign=FDA%20MedWatch%3A%20Hand%20Sanitizers%3A%20FDA%20Updates%20Recalls%20Undeclared%20MetOH&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Eloquae=Eloqua"> here</a>. If you experience any suspicious symptoms from your hand-sanitizer, the FDA says to contact your local <keyword id="6369666" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="poison">poison</keyword> control center. <h2>Hand sanitizer can pose is risks to children </h2>The FDA said young children who drink methanol-containing hand sanitizers are especially at risk - as are adolescents adults who drink hand-sanitizer as a means to get <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932e1.htm?s_cid=mm6932e1_w">drunk</a>.The problem doesn't stop at dodgy hand sanitizers. Legitimate products are also causing problems among children. In a new<a href="https://www.ajmc.com/view/increased-hand-sanitizer-use-poses-risks-to-children-s-eyes"> study</a>, researchers set out to measure if there has been an uptick in eye injuries in children, following the increase in use of hand sanitizer.Using medical records from children referred from the emergency room to the eye doctor, researchers found a seven-fold increase in the number of alcohol-based hand-sanitizer exposures in children. Eight patients had corneal ulcers, and two needed a membrane transplant.

FDA put an 'import alert' on all hand sanitizers from Mexico, saying they may contain a toxic chemical

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says</a> that <keyword id="382684" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="washing">washing</keyword> your hands is one of the best ways to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-avoid-wuhan-coronavirus-cdc-recommendations-2020-2#the-cdc-recommends-people-stay-informed-by-heading-to-its-website-for-updates-on-the-virus-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">protect yourself from the coronavirus</a>.</li><li>Wash your hands for around 20 seconds to rinse away <keyword id="64150" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Germs">germs</keyword> and avoid illness.</li><li>Hand soap is more effective than <keyword id="424454" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer">hand sanitizer</keyword> at protecting you from certain infectious diseases.</li><li>This article was <a href="https://www.insider.com/insider-medical-review-board" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medically reviewed</a> by <a href="https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1598924243/tania-mucci-elliott" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tania Elliott</a>, MD, who specializes in infectious diseases related to allergies and immunology for internal medicine at <a href="https://nyulangone.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NYU Langone Health</a>. </li><li>This story is part of Insider's guide on <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-kill-germs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Kill Germs</a>.</li></ul>Hand-washing takes less than half a minute, yet an estimated <a href="https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2018/06/28/study-shows-most-people-are-spreading-dangerous-bacteria-around" target="_blank" rel="noopener">97% of people</a> do it wrong. That's a big problem since the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says</a> that one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from the coronavirus is to wash your hands regularly. Here's a step-by-step guide for how to wash your hands to protect yourself from getting sick.<h2>How to wash your hands</h2>Washing your hands the right way isn't hard, but it may involve more steps than you're currently doing. Here's a 5-step guide, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">directly from the CDC</a>, for how to wash your hands correctly:<ol><li>First, wet your hands with running water. Turn off the faucet once you're done wetting to conserve water.</li><li>Apply the soap and rub it between your hands to produce a nice, thick lather. Apply the lather to the back and side of your hands, as well as in between the fingers, and especially under the fingernails. </li><li>Continue applying the lather and scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Don't rinse for much longer than that.</li><li>Rinse the lather off with clean, running water.</li><li>Last but not least, dry your hands with either an air drier or a clean towel.</li></ol><h2>When to wash your hands</h2>Your hands are a petri dish for germs, so it's important to wash them regularly to protect yourself from infectious diseases like the coronavirus. To protect yourself from the coronavirus, specifically, the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CDC says</a> to wash after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, sneezing, or coughing. You should also wash your hands before eating anything. Other times you should wash your hands include:<ul><li>After taking out the garbage.</li><li>After handling dirty diapers or animal poop.</li><li>Before, during, after food preparation.</li><li>Before and after caring for a sick person. </li><li>For a complete list, visit the CDC's website on <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html">how and when to wash your hands</a>.</li></ul><h2>Why you should wash your hands for 20 seconds</h2>"It's recommended that you wash your hands for the amount of time it takes to sing 'Happy Birthday' twice — about 20 seconds," says family physician <a href="https://www.centralhealth.com.hk/who-we-are/16/all" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Sarah Borwein</a>, MD. "Twenty seconds has been shown to be the minimum amount of time it takes to really remove germs." If you don't wash long enough, even with soap, it could backfire. "Chances are that you are not effectively removing all the disease-causing germs that are lurking on them," Borwein tells Insider. On the flip side, washing for too long can cause more problems, especially if you are using harsh soap. "It can result in skin that is dry, cracked or even bleeds," Borwein says. "This interrupts the barrier protective function of the skin and allows germs to enter the body." <h2>Why you should wash your hands with cold or lukewarm water</h2>A common misconception is that hot water is best to clean your hands. "Many people believe that hotter water is better, but in fact, for the purposes of removing germs, there is no good evidence that water temperature matters," Borwein says. "Using hot water can dry the hands out and lead to skin damage, so the recommendation is to use cold or warm water."As for the best method to effectively wash your hands, Borwein encourages rubbing your hands together "vigorously", and covering all surfaces: the back of the hands, wrists, between the fingers, and under fingernails where grime gets stuck. Plus, if you actually scrub all the right surfaces, hitting that 20-second mark should be easy.<h2>Anti-bacterial soap has no added benefits</h2>There are <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/publications-data-stats.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">no added benefits</a> to using anti-bacterial soap versus the plain kind, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, Borwein warns that it's not even equally effective as an old-fashioned <keyword id="419408" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Hand-washing">hand washing</keyword>. "Soap and water is actually the best way to remove germs from the hands. Hand sanitizer is a good alternative when soap and water is not readily available, or in some situations like hospitals and clinics, where you have to wash your hands a great many times per day and sometimes that isn't realistic." Unlike washing hands with soap and water, sanitizer doesn't remove all harmful germs on your hands. "For example, Norovirus [which causes vomiting and diarrhea] is not effectively killed by hand sanitizer," Borwein tells Insider. Plus, sanitizer won't work as effectively on visibly filthy hands because it won't remove dirt as easily. So make sure to always wash after doing dirty work like taking out the trash, outdoor activities, or handling greasy items."If using alcohol sanitizer, it should contain at least 60% alcohol," Borwein says. "And you should use enough — don't be stingy with it. A rough size guide is a dime-size amount." <h2>Related stories about <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/flu">the flu</a>:</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/how-is-the-flu-vaccine-made" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How the flu vaccine is made</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/how-effective-is-the-flu-shot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The flu vaccine is not 100% effective but you should still get it every year</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-prevent-the-flu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to prevent the flu, according to doctors</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/is-the-flu-contagious" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yes, the flu is contagious. Here's when you're most likely to spread the virus</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/does-the-flu-shot-give-you-the-flu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You can't get the flu from the flu shot, but there are side effects</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/how-long-does-the-flu-last" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How long the flu should last and when you should see a doctor</a></li></ul>Read the original article on <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-long-should-you-wash-your-hands">Insider</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The FDA is imposing a $14,060 fee on <keyword id="104823" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Distilleries">distilleries</keyword> for making <keyword id="424454" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer">hand sanitizer</keyword> amid a worldwide <keyword id="43587" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="pandemic">pandemic</keyword>.</li><li>It's designating them as "monograph drug facilities" for making over-the-counter hand sanitizer.</li><li>Craft <keyword id="62373" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Distillery">distillery</keyword> owners say it's yet another blow to their small businesses and is wiping away profits in an already difficult year.</li></ul>In the spring of this year, when the novel <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> struck, the world experienced a massive panic-buying of hand sanitizer. Even hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the US <a href="https://apic.org/news/national-survey-shows-dire-shortages-of-ppe-hand-sanitizer-across-the-u-s/">reported shortages</a>.<a href="https://www.insider.com/alcohol-brands-make-hand-sanitizer-during-coronavirus-shortage-2020-3">Distilleries stepped up</a>. They stopped producing liquor and used their alcoholic production prowess to produce hand sanitizer instead. Their actions <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/liquor-distilleries-helped-with-coronavirus-now-they-need-help-2020-5">helped meet demand</a> and also ensured that some of their employees could keep their jobs in a once-in-a-century pandemic.Now the federal government wants them to cough up $14,060 for the privilege.<a href="http://sjvsun.com/covid-19/calif-distillers-helped-overcome-hand-sanitizer-shortage-now-the-fda-is-making-them-pay/">As the San Joaquin Valley Sun reported</a>, distillery owners are frustrated with a new fee announced by the US Food and Drug Administration. Because the distilleries made hand sanitizer earlier this year - and in many cases, are still producing it - the FDA is treating them as "monograph drug facilities" producing over-the-counter drugs. Facilities with that designation must pay a $14,060 annual fee. They will also be assessed for the fee next year if they continue operating on January 1."At the beginning of the pandemic the FDA and our communities called out for help and distillers enthusiastically stepped up to the plate and provided an essential product to medical workers and first responders," Aaron Bergh, the owner of Calwise Spirits, told the Valley Sun. "It's apparent the FDA has decided they don't need us anymore and it's in their best interest to suck us dry when we're already struggling during the pandemic's business closures."Bergh told the Valley Sun that the fee would wipe out all of his craft distillery's profit for the year."Even if you created only a few gallons or donated all of it, you're on the hook for $14,000," he said.In a statement to Insider, the FDA said its hands were tied by the CARES Act passed earlier this year."The statute does not provide any waiver provisions for any specific category of manufacturer or for the deadline for assessing those fees, however we stand ready to work with Congress on ways this can be addressed," an FDA spokesperson said in an email.<a href="https://reason.com/2020/12/30/when-there-wasnt-enough-hand-sanitizer-distilleries-stepped-up-now-theyre-facing-14060-fda-fees/">According to Reason</a>, the rules around designating "monograph drug facilities" are part of the CARES Act. And as Reason pointed out, <a href="https://www.fda.gov/industry/fda-user-fee-programs/over-counter-monograph-user-fee-program-omufa">the FDA's website</a> explicitly says facilities that produced hand sanitizer under temporary <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> policies aren't exempt from the fee."This incredibly frustrating news comes as a complete shock to the more than 800 distilleries across the country that came to the aid of their local communities and first responders," <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/12/31/fda-fees-distilleries-more-than-14-k-fees-after-making-hand-sanitizers/4098868001/">Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger told USA Today</a>. "This unexpected fee serves to punish already struggling distilleries who jumped in at a time of need to do the right thing."<a></a>This article has been updated with a comment from the FDA.

The FDA wants liquor distilleries to cough up $14,060 for producing hand sanitizer this year

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> crisis has prompted many companies and individuals to pivot their businesses to help those in need. </li><li>One example is Karst, a sustainable stationery company based in Australia that has started making <keyword id="424454" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="hand-sanitizer">hand sanitizer</keyword> to address shortages caused by the global outbreak.</li><li>"We felt strongly compelled to put our hands up and lean into this current <keyword id="6354750" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="health">health</keyword> crisis by providing an affordable hand sanitizer product," Karst CEO Jon Tse told Business Insider. </li><li>The company says it's already sold more than 15,000 units of its hand sanitizer, which costs $22 Australian, the equivalent of about $14 US. </li><li>Proceeds from Karst's product helps pay employees at Rescue.support, a collective of people from various industries whose incomes have been affected and who are looking for new ways to support their families. </li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul>Since 2017, Jon Tse and Kevin Garcia have been focused on building their sustainable stationery startup, Karst. Then, the coronavirus outbreak happened. As Tse and Garcia watched the outbreak spread worldwide, they began noticing shortages of crucial products like hand sanitizer, both in their home country of Australia and around the world.They decided to act. Karst doesn't make hand sanitizer, or anything remotely resembling sanitizing products. Their line of notebooks, notepads, sketchbooks, and woodless pencils is stylish and minimalist, made from materials like vegan leather and recycled stone.But the founders realized what they lacked in expertise, they made up for in manufacturing capabilities. Karst had access to ethanol, the key ingredient in hand sanitizer, and already had warehouses, logistics, shipping, and a digital platform in place to produce a product. "The world is in a crazy place right now — sometimes you don't know up from down, and things are changing so quickly day to day," Tse, who is Karst's CEO, told Business Insider in an email. "We felt strongly compelled to put our hands up and lean into this current health crisis by providing an affordable hand sanitizer product."Karst started producing <a href="https://www.sanitiser.karststonepaper.com/products/hand-sanitiser">500 milliliter bottles of hand sanitizer</a>. Tse said took the team three days to create the sanitizer, and within a week, Karst had sold more than 15,000 units. The bottles retail for $22 Australian (about $14 US). The company plans to start shipping orders in Australia by April 30. <div type="image" title="Karst Hand Sanitiser" height="810" width="1080" msid="75205292" hostid="261"></div><h2>'Business is not as usual anymore'</h2>Karst is working with an Australian organization called <a href="https://rescue.support/">Rescue.support</a>, a collective formed by people from various industries whose incomes have been affected by the coronavirus crisis and who are looking for new ways to support their families. Rescue.support built a predictive model to help meet demand, routing hand sanitizer to places like hospitals and nursing homes that need it the most, with the goal of helping to prevent hoarding and panic-buying.Tse said that proceeds from every bottle of Karst hand sanitizer sold helps pay the employees at Rescue.support. The hand sanitizer Karst is making contains 70% alcohol, which meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations which require hand sanitizing products to contain at least 60% ethanol. Tse said the company followed a material safety data sheet, a document that provides safety and health information for chemical products. There have been about <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-live-updates-latest-news">2 million cases worldwide</a> of <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword>, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and over 125,000 deaths. Australia has more than <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-current-situation-and-case-numbers">6,400 confirmed cases</a>, and, like most other countries worldwide, is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/17/coronavirus-australian-doctors-report-unacceptable-shortages-of-protective-equipment">facing shortages of medical supplies</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/30/australian-cancer-clinic-forced-to-make-own-hand-sanitiser-amid-coronavirus-protective-equipment-shortage">hand sanitizer</a>. As far back as February, even major retailers like Walmart and Amazon started <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/29/business/coronavirus-hand-sanitizer.html">experiencing hand sanitizer shortages</a>, and it's still almost impossible to find bottles online from popular brands like Purell or Germ-X. That shortage is what inspired Karst, and what Tse hopes will inspire other business owners as well. "The pre-coronavirus Karst would not have made hand sanitizer, but with the rule book thrown out of the window, we felt strongly compelled to look at things a bit differently," he said. "Business is not as usual anymore. In this day and age where nothing is certain, more business owners could think about asking themselves why they shouldn't do something."Have you pivoted your business to help during the coronavirus outbreak? Or have you started a new company in response to the current crisis? Please email <a href="mailto:ahartmans@businessinsider.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ahartmans@businessinsider.com</a> to share your story.Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/karst-stationery-hand-sanitizer-shortages-australia-2020-4">Business Insider</a>

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