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Do you mean, 70% isoprophyl alcohol? If so, yes.
AnswerFirst of all, viruses are not 'alive' as such, unlike bacteria. 70% denatured alcohol will reduce the potency of most viruses if left in contact for a few seconds but will not completely 'kill' the virus. Using alcohol washes and hand rubs are beneficial in reducing virus contamination.
See http://microbiology.suite101.com/article.cfm/alcohol_based_hand_cleansers for a more complete answer.
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What fraction of 10 percent alcohol should be mixed with 70 percent alcohol to obtain 50 percent alcohol?
2/3 of 70% and 1/3 of 10%
Why 70 percent alcohol is used for sterilization not 100 percent?
First of all, because technological limits mean that we can only get alcohol at a purity of about 90%. 90% alcohol is also far more expensive than 70%, so it is more cost effective to use 70%. Ignoring all of that, the main reason is that 70% alcohol works just fine and sterilizes object very well.70%alcohol is the efficient concentration to denature the protein.
Why 40 percent alcohol cheaper than 70 percent alcohol?
Because the concentration of alcohol is lower; you pay the alcohol not the water.
Does 70 isopropyl alcohol effectively kill germs?
Yes, 70 isopropyl alcohol is effective at killing germs.
Can you use 70 percent alcohol on penis?
I personally just put some 65% ethyl alcohol hand sanitizer on mine, and it burnt really bad for a minute or two. 70% probably won't kill you. Feelin' so fresh!
What percent of car crashes involve alcohol?
about 70%
Is 70 percent isopropyl alcohol a mixture?
Yes, it is.
What is the Difference between 70 percent and 50 percent rubbing alcohol?
20%
What percent alcohol does firefly vodka contain?
35 percent 70 proof
What is the solvent in 70 percent alcohol?
70% alcohol signifies the amount the alcohol present in 100 ml of the solution. Considering the solvent to be water, 70% alcohol contains 70ml alcohol and 30ml water. Thus, the total comes out to 70 + 30 = 100ml. That's what the "%" signifies - (out of 100!)
Why 70 percenet is used instead of 100 percent as disinfectant?
Disinfectants are usually mostly alcohol, Ethanol to be exact. Ethanol can only reach a purity degree of 95-96 percent in liquid form, with purer solutions existing only as a gas. 70 percent alcohol is sufficient to kill the bacteria, and a higher purity would not have any beneficial effect.
How many liters of 10 percent alcohol solution must be mixed with 70 liters of a 70 percent solution to get a 30 percent solution?
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