Ethanol

Alcohol · Gel · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Ethyl Alcohol 70%

Purpose

Purpose Antiseptic

Uses

Uses For personal hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of bacteria, and can be used in place of hand washing if soap and water are not available.

Warnings

Warnings For External use only. Flammable. Keep away from source of heat or fire. When using this product Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Do not inhale or ingest. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

When using this product

When using this product Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Do not inhale or ingest.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops and lasts.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

Directions For occassional and personal use. Rub thoroughly into hands for at least 30 seconds. Allow to dry. Children under 6 should only use the product under adult supervision.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Fragrance (Parfum), Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water (Aqua).

Questions?

Questions? 1-800-910-6874.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by TARGET CORPORATION INC. (revised May 3, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Ethanol NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
53125-803Alcohol .7 mL/mL
Soap
Superior Chemical Co DBA NorthWoodsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
82442-031Alcohol 70 mL/100mL
Gel
TARGET CORPORATION INC.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Ethanol used for?

Uses For personal hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of bacteria, and can be used in place of hand washing if soap and water are not available.

Who makes Ethanol?

Ethanol is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Superior Chemical Co DBA NorthWoods, TARGET CORPORATION INC..