The US Food and Drug Administration have warned that applying some sunscreen sprays in an open flame will cause a serious danger of catching fire.
The health agency reported with five such incidents. One person was lighting a cigarette; another was standing too close to a lit citronella candle, and someone else walked near a grill.
These people have applied the sunscreen near open flame and suffered significant burn injuries and they are under emergency treatments.
The products that were involved in these incidents have been banned by the FDA. However there are a number of sunscreen products that contain flammable ingredients such as alcohol.
so people should avoid using such products near open flame, the FDA’s lead medical officer Dr Narayan Nair said, we recommend that after you have applied a sunscreen spray labeled as flammable, avoiding being near an open flame, sparks or an ignition source.”
For this reason, you should avoid applying a product near any source of a flame. The agency also advised consumers to consider daily plans before choosing which sunscreen to apply. If you’re heading to a barbeque or bonfire on the beach, for example, stick with the cream products.
“This recommendation is particularly important when it comes to choosing a product for children,” the FDA added, “since they are frequently active and may get near a flame source.”
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