Please be careful when handling rubbing alcohol.

Last updated: 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.

Be careful of fire.　

Rubbing alcohol is easily ignited by fire, and the flammable vapor generated from rubbing alcohol is heavier than air and tends to stay in low places, so please take the following precautions.

Precautions when handling rubbing alcohol

Do not use near open flames such as the kitchen stove.
Provide ventilation in the area where refilling is performed.
Avoid storing in places exposed to direct sunlight
Please check the precautions such as "No open flames"

Regarding notification and application to the fire department when storing and handling rubbing alcohol

Rubbing alcohol is classified as Class 4 alcohol, a hazardous material.
Depending on the amount of storage or handling, you may be required to apply or notify the fire department.

Storage/handling amount	Notification/application required
less than 80 liters	No notification or application is required
80 liters or more but less than 400 liters	Notification required
Over 400 liters	Application required

If you have any questions regarding procedures, please contact the fire department.

Inquiries about this page

Inagi City Fire Department Prevention Division Tel: 042-377-7119