Ethyl Alcohol 700 mg

Generic for HAND SANITIZER

GELTOPICALRite Aid CorporationNDC: 11822-4813Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

ALCOHOL — 700 mg

⚠️ 1 ingredient flagged as common allergen

Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked)

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Thickener/Gelling Agent

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate, Dl-

Antioxidant

Aminomethylpropanol

pH Adjuster

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent/Antiseptic

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient/Penetration Enhancer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked)	Thickener/Gelling Agent	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	A sucrose-crosslinked acrylic acid polymer used to create gels for topical formulations.
.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate, Dl-	Antioxidant	No	Synthetic vitamin E acetate (racemic form). Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation.
Aminomethylpropanol	pH Adjuster	No	An amino alcohol used to neutralize carbomer gels and adjust pH in topical formulations.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Isopropyl Alcohol	Solvent/Antiseptic	No	Rubbing alcohol. Used as a solvent in topical formulations and as an antiseptic agent.
Isopropyl Myristate	Emollient/Penetration Enhancer	No	A synthetic ester used as an emollient and to enhance penetration of active ingredients through the skin.

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?