Handsoap

Benzalkonium chloride · Soap · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Benzalkonium Chloride

Purpose

Antibacterial- Helps eliminate bacteria on hands.

Uses

Helps eliminate bacteria on the skin

Warnings

For external use only Avoid contact with eyes, If this occurs, rinse throughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops and lasts In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention or contact a poison control centre immediately.

When using this product

Avoid contact with eyes, If this occurs, rinse throughly with water.

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

In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention or contact a poison control centre immediately.

Directions

Apply onto dry hands, work into a lather, rinse and dry throughly.

Other information

Store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance (Parfum), Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Benzophenone-4, Methylcholoroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 33 (CI 17200), Blue 1 (Cl 42090).

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy Inc. (revised May 20, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Handsoap NDC products (4)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
51316-703Benzalkonium Chloride 130 mg/100mL
Soap
CVS PharmacyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
51316-705Benzalkonium Chloride 130 mg/100mL
Soap
CVS Pharmacy Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
51316-706Benzalkonium Chloride 130 mg/100mL
Soap
CVS PHARMACY, INCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
36800-535Benzalkonium Chloride 130 mg/100mL
Soap
Topco Associates LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Handsoap used for?

Helps eliminate bacteria on the skin

Who makes Handsoap?

Handsoap is listed by 4 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy Inc., CVS PHARMACY, INC, Topco Associates LLC.