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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.


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


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.


How much alcohol is in Lysol?

Lysol claims to kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria. This is because its main ingredient is alcohol. It contains 4% ethyl alcohol and 1% isopropyl alcohol.

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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


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 grain alcohol more sanitary than rubbing alcohol. I have been using grain alcohol for antibacterial usage rather than using the gel antibacterial lotions. But grain alcohol costs 15 per liter.?

"Grain alcohol" is ethyl alcohol (ethanol). Gel antibacterial lotions are typically somewhere around 70% ethyl alcohol. Ethyl alcohol is most potent as an antiseptic when diluted slightly with water to somewhere around that 70% ethyl alcohol range. If you're buying "grain alcohol" that is 190 proof (95%) or greater, and using it straight as an antiseptic, then you're not getting the best value for your money.Rubbing alcohol is typically 70% isopropyl alcohol. It too is a good antiseptic.The gel antibacterial lotions are easier to apply, less messy, and they contain emollients that prevent the skin from being dried out by the alcohol. Generally speaking they are the best solution to the problem, combine with thorough washing several times a day.As for which is better, I suppose it all comes down to concentration and application, but all should work just fine.


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 bacteria does methanol kill?

Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol), the alcohol found in rubbing alcohol, is slightly better at killing bacteria than ethyl alcohol for E. coli and the bacteria in MRSA. Methyl alcohol, or methanol, is the weakest medical alcohol in terms of killing bacteria.


How much alcohol is in Lysol?

Lysol claims to kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria. This is because its main ingredient is alcohol. It contains 4% ethyl alcohol and 1% isopropyl alcohol.