Please be careful when handling alcohol for disinfection

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.

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, Prevention Division Phone: 042-377-7119