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==Products containing alcohol==
==Products containing alcohol==
# Products with ethyl alcohol or denatured alcohol are potentially chametz, however, isopropyl alcohol may be used on Pesach.<ref>Halachos of Pesach (Rabbi Eider, pg 25)</ref>
# Products with ethyl alcohol or denatured alcohol are potentially chametz, however, isopropyl alcohol may be used on Pesach.<ref>Halachos of Pesach (Rabbi Eider, pg 25)</ref>
# Solid products which contain alcohol such as creams, ointments, salves, and powders, may be used. An exception to this is perfumed powders and roll-on deodorants which may contain chametz.<ref>Halachos of Pesach (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and Yom Tov, see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages.
# Solid products which contain alcohol such as creams, ointments, salves, and powders, may be used. An exception to this is perfumed powders and roll-on deodorants which may contain chametz.<ref>Halachos of Pesach (Rabbi Eider, pg 26). </ref>However, some Sephardim permit using cosmetics. <ref>JSOR 2012 Pesach List (pg 14) writes that cosmetics such as: hair spray, soaps, shampoos, deodorant, powders (medicated, perfumed, baby, face, foot) are permitted for Pesach.</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and Yom Tov, see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages.
# Liquid products such as perfume, cologne, toilet water, hair spray, hair tonic, pre-shave lotion, after-shave lotion, mouthwash, and spray deodorants are considered be chametz unless the specific brand was approved for Pesach use.<ref>Halachos of Pesach (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>
# Liquid products such as perfume, cologne, toilet water, hair spray, hair tonic, pre-shave lotion, after-shave lotion, mouthwash, and spray deodorants are considered be chametz unless the specific brand was approved for Pesach use.<ref>Halachos of Pesach (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>
# Nail polish, nail polish remover, hand lotion, hand creams, baby lotion, baby cream, shampoo, shoe polish, ink, paint, and air freshener may be used on Pesach.<ref>Halachos of Pesach (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and Yom Tov, see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages.
# Nail polish, nail polish remover, hand lotion, hand creams, baby lotion, baby cream, shampoo, shoe polish, ink, paint, and air freshener may be used on Pesach.<ref>Halachos of Pesach (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and Yom Tov, see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages.