According to the World Health Organization: Some
hand sanitizers are flammable
due to their high alcohol
content. Manufacturers
recommend you do not use
these products near open
flames or while smoking. A
small amount of sanitizer, if
ignited, produces a translucent
blue flame and can burn very
hot very quickly, which can lead to personal injury or
property damage. Liquid hand sanitizer burns hotter
compared to the gel. To minimize burns after applying
alcohol based sanitizers, allow your hands to dry and the
vapors disperse.
