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Nevada distilleries switch from alcohol to hand sanitizer

Posted at 1:33 PM, Mar 30, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-30 16:33:40-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Alcohol distilleries in Nevada are solving the hand sanitizer shortage by turning their attention to the product to help customers.

Distilleries are combining their key ingredient - germ killing ethanol - with Aloe vera or other chemicals to make hand sanitizer.

The Centers for Disease Control says solutions of at least 70% alcohol are effective.