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Ethanol acts to dissolve lipids and denature proteins in bacteria. And it does a good job of it. That's why ethanol makes up a good percentage of the "wet stuff" in many antibacterial wipes. Wikipedia has a bit of information, and a link is provided.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes
Ethanol is the scientific for Alcohol and is used in a number of hand sanitisiers that can kill up to 99.9% of germs.
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∙ 15y agoYes. Not all, and not immediately though.
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∙ 15y agoNo, it absolutely cannot.
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Does water or rubbing alcohol dissolve the fastest?
Rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than Pepsi.
How is rubbing alcohol bad for cats if licked?
Rubbing alcohol is poisonous.
Is isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) is a solid or liquid?
Rubbing alcohol is a liquid.
What happens when you mix rubbing alcohol and glue?
There is no reaction, you simply get a mixture of rubbing alcohol and methanol.
When rubbing alcohol and water mix does rubbing alcohol make water disappear?
No, it is just a diluted mixutre of alcohol.
What do teenagers use rubbing alcohol for?
It is used as a disinfectant to get rid of most surface germs.
Does rubbing alcohol kill germs off the couch?
The alcohol will only kill those germs it comes into contact with but not those embedded within the cushions .
Does rubbing alcohol get rid of scratches on ps2 disks?
no
How do you get rid of itching if you don't have any lotion?
Rubbing alcohol
How do you get rid of pen stains?
use cheap hairspray(aerosol) or rubbing alcohol...
Can the astringent witch hazel be used instead of rubbing alcohol?
An astringent is not the same as an antiseptic. It's not going to sterilize germs the way rubbing alcohol would do, but if you're just looking for a good muscle rub, it'd do fine.
What can rubbin alcohol do?
It can kill you! During Prohibition times the booze was cheap and many died from the effects of rubbing alcohol. ambot
How do friction help in day to day life?
rubbing hands together while washing creates friction and helps to get rid of germs
Does coconut shampoo and conditioner get rid of lice?
No, but rubbing alcohol does just run it through your hair.
Can you get rid of pimples with achool?
Once a pimple is popped you can dab a little rubbing alcohol on it to dry out the pimple
Does rubbing alcohol have acetone in it?
No, rubbing alcohol has oil and isopropyl alcohol in it.
Does water or rubbing alcohol dissolve the fastest?
Rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than Pepsi.
