Not only that – the heat makes them less effective, scientists point out.
There’s a hidden risk with keeping hand sanitizer in your car to help protect against COVID-19 and other illnesses, especially during the hot summer months. Flammable liquids and direct sunlight can make it explode, CBS Dallas warns.
„It’s flammable and it’s an irritant,“ retired Dallas firefighter Sherrie Wilson told the station. „When it’s venting and if it’s venting in a small space like a car, and vapor is released, it can explode.
