The main ingredient found in hand sanitizers are ethyl alcohol or Ethanol, which the chemical formula can be written as C2H5OH(L) or CH3CH2OH(L). Other ingredients found in hand-sanitizers are Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Fragrance.