A HYDROALCOHOLIC GEL COMPOSITION INCLUDES GREATER THAN ABOUT 40 WEIGHT PERCENT OF AN ALCOHOL, BASED UPON THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE ALCOHOLIC COMPOSITION, A POLYACRYLATE THICKENER, AND AN ESTER PLUG-PREVENTING AGENT.THE COMPOSITION IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN DISPENSERS, AND EXHIBITS REDUCED MIS-DIRECTED OUTPUT WHEN THE DISPENSER ACTUATED.