Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer
Not sure. We can't tell if Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer is vegan.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin and Isopropyl Myristate can be plant or animal derived (usually coconut, but not always stated) and the label does not say.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Glycerin
- Isopropyl Myristate
Why
Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients: no beeswax, honey, lanolin, carmine, collagen, silk or milk. Some ingredients like glycerin can come from plants or animals, so a vegan claim on the label matters.
We can't tell if Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer is vegan. Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin and Isopropyl Myristate can be plant or animal derived (usually coconut, but not always stated) and the label does not say.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Water (Aqua), Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Fragrance (Parfum).
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
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Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 0073852027457.