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Hand Sanitizers are not all created equal: Why BAC products are lacking (pt. 2 of 3)

In part one of this discussion, I addressed some of the issues regarding the most popular type of hand sanitizers, alcohol based. The most important of which is that alcohol based products lose all of effectiveness once it dries (no lasting protection).

Therefore to be properly used a person must constantly re-apply the product...doesn't happen.

BAC (benzalkonium chloride) products are another group of popular hand sanitizing products. Unfortunately this group of product has significant limitations:

Not highly effective against E.Coli and Salmonella. These bacteria are extremely important in cases of food borne illnesses or what is commonly called food poisoning.
Not highly effective against H1N1 (despite claims to the contrary).
Not approved for use with children.

So BAC products are not ideal for use in the food service industry/restaurants, public restrooms, elementary schools, day care facilities or any situation that is concerned with H1N1 spread...just to name a few.