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Precautions for safe handling of disinfecting alcohol
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there is an increasing number of opportunities to use disinfecting alcohol. Alcohol for disinfection is defined as a dangerous liquid by the Fire Services Act as a flammable liquid, and it is very dangerous if handled incorrectly.
Last Updated March 31, 2020
Follow the following precautions and use disinfecting alcohol safely.
- Alcohol for disinfection is a very flammable liquid. Never use it near fire.
- When refilling disinfecting alcohol into a container indoors, ventilate well.
- When refilling disinfecting alcohol into a container, be careful not to leak, overflow, or scatter.
- Avoid places where containers containing disinfection alcohol are placed or stored in places exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
- Do not fall or give impact to containers containing disinfection alcohol. "
- Do not spray in a sealed space. When it becomes foggy, the risk of ignition increases. Be especially careful of fire.
- The container that has been refilled with disinfecting alcohol should be disinfected alcohol and precautions such as strictly prohibited fire.
To handle alcohol for disinfection safely [Leaflet] (PDF: 398KB)
Link to notification issued by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
https://www.fdma.go.jp/laws/tutatsu/items/200318_kiho_77a.pdf (external site)
Notification on the handling of disinfecting alcohol issued by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
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