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Do isopropyl alcohol based hand sanitizers work as well as ethyl alcohol based hand sanitizers?
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∙ 14y ago
well IT DEPEND HOW MUCH YOU USE. If you use a the same amount then yes they are the same.
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Can you mix isopropyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol?
Yes, ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are drinkable.
Does rubbing alcohol have acetone in it?
No, rubbing alcohol has oil and isopropyl alcohol in it.
Which is more safe to use ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol?
This really depends on what you need to use these alcohols for. While is isopropyl alcohol is rubbing alcohol used for external purposes, ethyl alcohol is for drinking. So, if its for consumption, then ethyl alcohol is safe to use. Ethyl alcohol also is used in products like cough suppressants and mouthwashes.
Is 90 percent isopropyl and grain alcohol the same thing?
No. Grain alcohol is ethyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is a different compound and is not safe to drink.
Will isopropyl alcohol show in a lab urine test?
no. urine tests are looking for ethyl not isopropyl
Is ethyl alcohol better antibacterial than isopropyl alcohol?
iso-propyl alcohol
What is germ-x made of?
germ-x is made up of ethyl alcohol 62%, water, isopropyl alcohol, carbomer,tocophery acetate (vitamin E), glycerin, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate,and fragrance germ-x is made up of ethyl alcohol 62%, water, isopropyl alcohol, carbomer,tocophery acetate (vitamin E), glycerin, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate,and fragrance germ-x is made up of ethyl alcohol 62%, water, isopropyl alcohol, carbomer,tocophery acetate (vitamin E), glycerin, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate,and fragrance germ-x is made up of ethyl alcohol 62%, water, isopropyl alcohol, carbomer,tocophery acetate (vitamin E), glycerin, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate,and fragrance germ-x is made up of ethyl alcohol 62%, water, isopropyl alcohol, carbomer,tocophery acetate (vitamin E), glycerin, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate,and fragrance
What is the type of solution of denatured and alcohol?
There are different formulations for denaturing ethyl alcohol. One such formulation adds isopropyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone and denatonium benzoate to the ethyl alcohol to make it unpalatable.
Is isopropyl alcohol more polar than glucose?
Yes, Isopropyl Alcohol is a Polar Molecule.
Can you use isopropyl alcohol instead of ethyl alcohol in perfumes and what are the advantages or disadvantages?
The problem with isopropyl is the when it dries on the skin it evaporates nutrients in the skin also. i wouldn't recommend it.
What is the difference between rubbing alcohol and isopropyl alcohol?
Rubbing alcohol, is a liquid prepared and used primarily for application. It is prepared from a special denatured alcohol solution and contains 97.5-100% by volume of pure, concentrated ethonal(ethyl alcohol) or isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol). Individual manufacturers can use their own "formulation standards" in which the ethanol content usually ranges from 70-99% In the UK the equivalent skin preparation is surgical spirit which is always based on an ethyl alcohol-methyl alcohol mixture.
How is the flu virus rendered inactive?
Many different ways, among them are:Let them dry out.Deprive them of a host.Use antiviral medication.Use friction, soap and warm water (see related question below).Use ethyl or isopropyl alcohol in solutions of a minimum of 60% alcohol.Use alcohol based waterless hand sanitizers (at least 60% alcohol).Use non-alcohol based waterless hand sanitizers*.Heat to temperatures at least as high as normal cooking temperatures (167-212°F [75-100°C]).Sterilize or autoclave with very high heat.Use household cleaning products (see related links below for link to information about products that are effective).Subject them to an animal's (including humans) healthy immune system activity.*Common active ingredients in non-alcohol based hand sanitizers: benzalkonium chloride, triclosan, or povidone-iodine.
