Purell
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Purell is an instant hand sanitizer manufactured by Ohio-based GoJo Industries. Purell, which supposedly kills 99.99% of illness-causing germs thanks to active ingredient ethyl alcohol, is the most popular hand sanitizer in the U.S. and is produced in various sizes.
Pfizer acquired Purell from GoJO Industries in 2004, and on June 27, 2006 Johnson & Johnson announced its acquisition of the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare division, which includes the Purell brand, for $16.6 billion.
In 2006, The New York Times reported that Purell is heavily used by politicians during election season, when they have to shake countless hands and remain in robust health.
