Can I take the gel containing ethanol to the subway

Whether the gel containing ethanol can be taken to the subway depends on the ethanol concentration and local security regulations. The main influencing factors include whether the ethanol content exceeds 70%, whether the container capacity is compliant, whether there is a flammable label, special regulations of the local transportation department, and on-site judgment standards for security checks.

1. Ethanol concentration:

According to China's regulations on the safety management of hazardous chemicals, disinfection gel containing more than 70% ethanol is flammable and dangerous, and it is prohibited to carry it into the subway. The alcohol concentration of common medical disinfection gel is between 60% -75%. Please refer to the product composition table for details. Some low concentration hand sanitizers with ethanol content ≤ 50% are usually allowed to be carried.

2. Container capacity:

Most urban subways require that a single liquid container should not exceed 100 milliliters, and the total amount should not exceed 1000 milliliters. Even if the ethanol concentration is qualified, excessive carrying may still be intercepted. Suggest packaging into small travel bottles and keeping the original packaging ingredient labels for future reference.

3. Product identification:

The gel with flammable sign and flame icon on the package shall not be carried. Some ethanol containing products may also contain combustion supporting components such as isopropanol, and even if the ethanol concentration does not exceed the standard, the overall flammability may still trigger security alerts.

4. Local regulations:

Beijing, Shanghai and other cities implement stricter standards, and some routes completely prohibit alcohol containing disinfectants. During special periods such as major events, control may be temporarily upgraded. It is recommended to check the local subway official website announcement before traveling.

5. Security check execution:

Actual passage is subject to on-site security check equipment detection and manual judgment. Some new security devices can quickly identify liquid components. If high concentrations of ethanol are detected, they may require immediate disposal or switching to other modes of transportation.

It is recommended to prioritize using non-alcoholic benzalkonium chloride disinfectant products as substitutes. If it is necessary to carry ethanol gel, prepare the ingredient description in advance, keep the shopping voucher, and sub pack it into transparent sealed bags for inspection. Before taking the subway, you can call the customer service hotline to confirm the latest regulations and reserve additional security check time during peak hours. It is recommended to use the public disinfection equipment provided by the subway station for daily commuting, or choose solid disinfection products such as alcohol swabs for easier passage through security checks.