Hand Sanitizer Recipe (Over 60% Alcohol) using 151 Proof Everclear

 

Recipes to Make 66% Alcohol Hand Sanitizer

The CDC recommends hand sanitizers of at least 60% alcohol (ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol) for hand sanitation.  See the CDC's complete recommendation here including their list of FDA approved disinfectant brands.  We recommend making your hand sanitizer above the minimum ABV of 60%, see our recommended recipes below.

Customers seeking to maximize the hand sanitizer they can create with the starting alcohol they have on hand may follow the recipes below to make a hand sanitizer that is exactly 66% alcohol by volume.  Diluting below the recommended concentration of 60% ABV may result in the spreading of germs, please take extra care to measure ingredients when diluting to 60% alcohol.

2 Step Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe, 66% Alcohol

Yield: 12 fl oz hand sanitizer

Final Concentration After Mixing: 66%

Heads Up! It is important to measure your ingredients when making this recipe, if you dilute the alcohol too much (below 60%) you will be spreading germs not killing them! When in doubt, use more alcohol to ensure the effective killing of germs and viruses. 

Ingredients:

  • 10 fl oz, of 151 Proof (75.5%) Everclear Ethyl Alcohol.
  • 3 Tbsp of aloe gel (or any other moisturizing gel/lotion/cream/water)

Step 1 - In a glass bowl, combine the alcohol with the moisturizing gel/lotion/cream using the ratios provided above.  Mix well with a whisk until combined thoroughly.  If you shake to mix, allow time for the air bubbles to dissipate out of the foam created when shaking. This will improve the feel greatly.

Step 2 - Store your new homemade hand sanitizer in a bottle or container with a tight fitting lid.  Plastic or glass is preferable over metal containers.

Congratulations!
Your homemade hand sanitizer is finished and ready to kill some germs and viruses. Good work!


FAQs

Yes, so long as the concentration and contact time minimum requirements are met.  For a detailed answer with links to authoritative sources, visit Does Ethyl Alcohol Kill Germs, Viruses, and Bacteria

Visit the online store at CulinarySolvent.com to buy pure premium 200 proof food grade ethanol for making your own homemade hand sanitizer or surface disinfectant.

Not all alcohol is created equal, and the strength (Alcohol by Volume or ABV) of your starting alcohol will determine the recipe you should follow to make sanitizer or disinfectant. Check the label of your alcohol or visit https://culinarysolvent.com/blogs/alcohol-for-makers/how-to-determine-alcohol-concentration-for-hand-sanitizer-disinfectant-recipes for more information.

Absolutely! Customizing your hand sanitizer by adding ingredients like moisturizing lotions, essential oils, vitamins, or aromatherapy scents is a great way to tailor the recipe to meet your family’s specific needs. When incorporating additional ingredients, be sure to subtract the volume from the gel or cream base, but never reduce the alcohol content. Always ensure the final mixture maintains an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 60% or higher to keep the sanitizer effective.

No. It is never safe to mix common household products, especially bleach or ammonia with each other or with ethyl alcohol. Never reuse bottles or containers that once held bleach or ammonia in them to prevent accidental mixing.

No, aloe vera gel is not a required ingredient for hand sanitizer recipes.   Aloe vera gel is useful in moisturizing the skin, and therefore is commonly included in most recipes for hand sanitizer. Alternatively, you can substitute aloe vera gel for your favorite lotion or cream.  Substituting aloe vera gel for your own lotion is an effective way to customize your hand sanitizer for maximum comfort and benefit. When substituting lotion for aloe vera gel, do not adjust the amount of alcohol used to ensure the antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties of your hand sanitizer are maintained.

Technically, homemade hand sanitizer doesn't expire, but it can become less effective over time. This happens when alcohol evaporates, reducing the solution's alcohol by volume (ABV) below the recommended 60%. If you've recently made a fresh batch, it should remain effective for at least a year, as long as it's stored in a tightly sealed bottle, away from heat and sunlight.

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