The terms can get confusing when it comes to hand sanitizers. So here's a lesson in the difference between antibacterials and disinfectants, courtesy of lysol.com:

Antibacterial: a substance that has the ability to restrict the growth of, or kill, bacteria. This term is often used to describe the action of a disinfectant or hand soap.

Disinfectant: a substance destroying the growth of microorganisms. Disinfectant products are often effective against the full spectrum of germs, including bacteria, viruses and fungi.

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