Please be careful when handling alcohol for disinfection
Update date: September 12, 2023
Avoid using hand sanitizer as a flame enhancer
In May 2020, a fatal fire occurred in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture due to the use of alcohol sold as a hand sanitizer during a barbecue as a combustion aid. Alcohol etc. can pose a serious fire hazard, so be careful when handling them.
Please be careful about ignition
Alcohol for disinfection is easily ignited by fire, and the flammable vapor generated from alcohol for disinfection is heavier than air and tends to stay in low places, so please pay attention to the following items.
Precautions when handling rubbing alcohol
- Do not use near open flames such as kitchen stoves
- Ventilate the place where refilling is done
- Do not store in places exposed to direct sunlight
- Let's confirm precautions such as "no fire strictly prohibited"
About notification and application to the fire department when storing and handling alcohol for disinfection
Alcohol for disinfection corresponds to the fourth class alcohol of dangerous goods.
Depending on the amount of storage and handling, it may be necessary to apply or notify the fire department.
| Amount to be stored/handled | Presence or absence of notification/application |
|---|---|
| less than 80 liters | No notification/application required |
| 80 liters or more and less than 400 liters | Notification is required |
| 400 liters or more | application required |
If you have any questions regarding procedures, please contact the Fire Department.
Inquiries about this page
Inagi City Fire Department Headquarters Prevention Division
2111 Higashi Naganuma, Inagi City, Tokyo (Inagi Fire Station)
Phone: 042-377-7119 Fax: 042-377-0119
