Purell Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Pump Dispenser
Low-medium concern; liquid product carries lower PFAS risk, though pump material remains unclear.
This liquid hand sanitizer contains no known PFAS-containing active ingredients in its alcohol and water base. The pump dispenser material is unspecified, though common plastics typically avoid water-repellent coatings.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Ethyl alcohol (62%), water, inert ingredients, fragrance
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Purell Advanced Instant Pump Dispenser is made of, ingredients and materials
Purell Advanced is primarily ethyl alcohol (62%) dissolved in water with inert thickening agents and fragrance. At 62% ethanol, it meets FDA guidance for effective hand sanitizers without requiring Teflon-type coating or other high-hazard coatings. The liquid itself does not contain documented allergens like formaldehyde releasers or talc, and ethanol volatilizes completely after application, leaving minimal residue on skin.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens
Purell Advanced contains fragrance as an inert ingredient; the specific fragrance components are not itemized on the label. Fragrance is a known contact allergen for a subset of users, though incidence is low in general populations.
Skin irritation from ethanol concentration
At 62% ethanol, the product can cause drying or irritation with repeated use, especially on compromised or sensitive skin. This is a dose-response hazard inherent to the antimicrobial mechanism, not a formulation defect.
Ingestion risk in children
Hand sanitizers are a documented poisoning source in pediatric emergencies. Ethanol ingestion at sanitizer concentrations can cause hypoglycemia and CNS effects; the pump design does not inherently prevent access by young children.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Pump dispenser material leachates
The specific plastic or elastomer used in the pump mechanism is not disclosed; however, no documented leaching events or material hazards specific to Purell pump dispensers are on record in public databases.
Microplastics
The liquid formulation does not intentionally contain microplastics, and no reports of particulate contamination in Purell Advanced exist in public safety records.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Purell (maker GOJO Industries) has disclosed ingredient lists publicly and faced no major safety recalls for this formulation in the US market. The brand does not publish PFAS-specific statements for hand sanitizers, though there is no established evidence of intentional PFAS addition to the liquid product itself. The company has maintained consistent formulation stability through the product's long market history.
How it compares in its category
Purell Advanced sits in the mainstream alcohol-based sanitizer segment, comparable to similar 60+ percent ethanol products from competitors like Dial and Soft Soap. Its formulation avoids antimicrobial additives like triclosan (which has regulatory restrictions) and relies on ethanol efficacy alone. The pump dispenser design is standard across the category; most competitors use similar plastic housing without specified material composition.
If you buy it
Use as directed on clean hands and allow to air-dry; do not swallow or apply to wounds. The liquid can irritate eyes, so store out of reach of children. Ethanol may dry skin with frequent use, so consider rotating with moisturizing hand soap. The pump mechanism requires occasional cleaning to prevent clogging but does not need special maintenance beyond normal use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Purell has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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