Calumet, Indiana Bulk Sanitizer Disposal, Recycling and Ethanol Recover Services

Leading Calumet Transporter for Bulk, Out-of-date Alcohol Based Sanitizer Gels and Liquids

A large portion of the hand-sanitizing liquids in use today are gels that are 60-95% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol–classifying them as Class 3 Flammable Liquids.

Large quantities of hand sanitizers cannot be stored in Calumet office buildings, according to OSHA regulations and any quantities over 25 gallons is required to be properly stored in flammable-liquid storage containers.

Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol or 1-Propanol

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cited several companies and manufacturering companies for making and selling hand sanitizers that containmethanol or 1-propanol, both of which are toxic to human health and neither one were approved for hand-washing by the EPA:

• Ethanol found in spirits for drinking, methanol mostly used to manufacture fuels, solvents and antifreeze. Referred to as “wood alcohol” or “methyl alcohol”, methanol is colorless, highly ignitable and very poisonous if consumed.
• Used in industry, some cosmetics and antiseptics, 1-Propanol is used as a multi-purpose solvent. It’s highly flammable, harmful if congested and can damage your eyes. Respiratory irritation and central nervous system issues can result from inhalation.

The recalled sanitizers listed here were illegally labeled as containing only ethyl alcohol. If you bought large amounts of any recalled sanitizer shown please call our Calumet hazardous waste disposal office right away to schedule proper transportation and disposal. Our Calumet hazardous waste team can be reached 24/7 at our toll-free number at (855) 242-9628.