Member of the Standing Committee of the Popularization Branch of the Chinese Medical Association Professor Dong Xiaoqiu
On the market, many wet wipes are labeled 'disinfected' and 'sterilized' to indicate that they can kill bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, when they go out to play and eat at restaurants, people often use it to 'wash their hands'. In fact, wet wipes do not replace soap, liquid soap, etc. to clean the skin.
To achieve the cleaning effect, alcohol, propylene glycol, and benzalkonium chloride are often added to the wet wipes. The manufacturers also add flavors to the product to release various flavors. The role of alcohol in wet wipes is mainly sterilization, but it is volatile. Easy to make the skin surface moisture loss, become tight and dry, not suitable for delicate skin children, can smell a pungent smell before use, to identify the presence of alcohol; propylene glycol is a low-toxic chemical solvent, able to Moisturizing, antibacterial, commonly used in cosmetics, daily necessities and even foods; benzalkonium chloride as an antibacterial agent, used for skin disinfection before surgery, hand sanitizer, contact lens care solution etc. will also be used. Propylene glycol and benzalkonium chloride in wet The paper towel has a low concentration and is not toxic, but it is sensitive to skin-sensitive people. The basic components of the wet tissue are not scented. Consumers should choose the fragrance-free type. In addition, the “Disinfection Product Labeling Manual” issued by the Ministry of Health In the “Management Regulations”, it is explicitly mentioned that hygienic wet wipes and other product packaging shall not be marked with the words “disinfection, sterilization, sterilization, etc.” in order to avoid causing consumers to mistakenly believe that the use of wet wipes is equivalent to washing hands. '.
So, use soap, hand sanitizer and flowing water to better clean your hands. When using wet wipes, be careful not to use it to wipe eyes, middle ear and skin mucous membranes, and breakages; Paper towels to avoid volatile components.
