Hand Sanitizer FAQ

TRUE OR FALSE: HAND SANITIZER WILL DESTROY GERMS

True! Our hand sanitizer destroys germs.

TRUE OR FALSE: IF I USE HAND SANITIZER I DON’T HAVE TO WASH MY HANDS

False! Hand sanitizer is a wonderful complement to a proper hand washing routine to make sure you get germs that may have been left behind. If you’re on the go and your hands are unsoiled, hand sanitizer will work to inactivate germs on your skin. If you have visibly soiled or greasy hands, however, hand sanitizer may be less effective.

TRUE OR FALSE: HAND SANITIZER IS JUST AS GOOD AT CLEANING MY HANDS AS SOAP AND PROPER HANDWASHING

False! If your hands are visibly soiled — like after gardening, while you’re camping without access to running water or even after handling food, hand sanitizer will not be as effective as when used on clean, washed hands.

TRUE OR FALSE: HAND SANITIZER DOESN’T EVEN DO ANYTHING

False! Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can do a great job of destroying germs on your skin. While proper handwashing is the first line of defense against germs, hand sanitizer works to destroy what is left behind on your skin. Washing your hands properly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can remove the majority of germs living on your hands. Finishing your clean hands routine off with a hand sanitizer will give you peace of mind in case you missed a spot, or have any other germs lagging behind.

TRUE OR FALSE: CHILDREN CAN’T USE HAND SANITIZER

True and false! Health Canada does not recommend hand sanitizer for use on children under two unless advised by a medical professional. We recommend children between the ages of two and 11 only use it under adult supervision.

TRUE OR FALSE: HAND SANITIZER WILL DRY OUT MY HANDS

False! Our hand sanitizer is made with a mushroom-derived non-drying agent called chitosan to keep your hands soft, clean and moisturized.

TRUE OR FALSE: GERMS CAN BECOME RESISTANT TO HAND SANITIZER

True and false! Ethanol is the main germ-killing ingredient in hand sanitizers like ours, which is corn-derived. If you are using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, you don’t need to worry and germs will not build up a resistance.

INGREDIENT - FAQ

What is ethanol?

Ethanol is alcohol made from corn, grain or sugar cane. Rocky’s source of ethanol is derived from corn. Ethanol is a chemical compound. It is the “alcohol” that is consumed in alcoholic beverages. Ethanol has other uses as well, and its disinfectant properties make it a common choice for use in hand sanitizers and other disinfectant products.

What grade is the alcohol that you use?

We use pharmaceutical grade alcohol.

What is “USP” or “pharmaceutical-grade” ethanol?

“USP” stands for United States Pharmacopeia, which is a compendium that publishes quality and safety standards. Pharmaceutical-grade ethanol must meet certain purity standards, including maximum limits on the concentration of impurities that may be commonly found in ethanol.

What is chitosan?

Chitosan is a mushroom-derived non-drying agent and a workhorse to keep your hands moisturized while you cleanse on the go.

Online shipping restrictions apply

Due to the high alcohol content in hand sanitizers, we can only ship online orders that include hand sanitizer by standard (ground) service. This means, we will only ship hand sanitizer orders within Canada and the US. We are unable to ship hand sanitizers internationally.