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ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News BIWEEKLY EDITION JUNE 24, 2020 Page 24 These smaller wheeled sinks are now available. ADA accessibility standards for hand wash sink stations will become scrutinized as sinks begin to be placed in more public areas. All of these issues need to considered. As an Operator, Mat sees orders for sinks being placed in tandem with orders for units. "An order for multiple units and a sink for a job site has now became commonplace. Sinks are no longer ordered for just events." "The new normal," as Mat describes it, places an emphasis on sinks for all customer needs. His advice: "Place your orders and to get on the list" even though back orders still exist. "Even if you need to cancel the order later, at least you are in the queue up to that point." Conclusion The PSAI says "Thank you!" to these dedicated suppliers for taking the time to share their insights, their observations, and their challenges regarding the products that they produce. Our industry has been forever changed by this pandemic. We are a necessary industry and are a key provider of the health and safety needs for everyone. By better understanding the supply chain for these products, operators can better plan and serve the most important people in the world—our customers. v Understanding the Supply Chain for Sinks and Sanitizers…continued from page 12 FDA Cautions Consumers about "Toxic" Hand Sanitizers On June 19, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about certain hand sanitizers manufactured in Mexico. The warning covers brands that use methanol (wood alcohol) instead of the FDA-recommended alcohol (ethanol). Sanitizers made with methanol can be harmful when absorbed through the skin or ingested. "Substantial methanol exposure," the FDA warns, "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death." FDA officials contacted the manufacturer, Eskbiochem SA de CV, on June 17 to ask that they remove the sanitizers from the market. The company had taken no action by the time FDA announced the dangers of their sanitizers. The nine sanitizers (with their National Drug Codes) are: • All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01) • Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01) • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04) • Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01) • The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10) • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03) • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01) • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01) • Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-001-01) Consumers should only be using hand sanitizers with at least 60 percent alcohol. If a sanitizer contains methanol, it should be disposed of as directed for any hazardous waste. Read the full Newsweek article.

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