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They're the same (isopropyl alcohol), generally speaking. Although there might be another "alcohol" compound that also goes by the name "rubbing alcohol".

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The "drinking" alcohol is ethanol (ethyl alcohol), while rubbing alcohol is usually isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol).

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It’s both ETOH fluids🏥

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It’s cheaper but is it Lethal

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It’s cheaper

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What is the adhesive difference between rubbing alcohol and water?

Water contains no alcohol or oils, as rubbing alcohol does.


What the density of rubbing alcohol?

0.79 Grams =) ----- The density is different for different types of rubbing alcohols; between 0,86 and 0,88 g/cm3 at 20 0C.


Is there methanol in rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol is usually 2-propanol and water. Propylene glycol is 1,2-propanediol, a different compound.


What's the difference between green rubbing alcohol vs white rubbing alcohol?

No beneficial difference other than the odor.


What is the IUPAC name of rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol is called 2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol.


HOW MANY ML OF ETHYL ALCOHOL ARE PRESENT IN A 50 ML OF BOTTLE OF RUBBING ALCOHOL?

Usually zero ml because ethanol is not normally used in rubbing alcohol. However, there is a little Ethanol-based rubbing alcohol and rubbing alcohol is usually 70 percent, so multiply 50 ml x .7 to get your answer.


Does rubbing alcohol have acetone in it?

No, rubbing alcohol has oil and isopropyl alcohol in it.


How is rubbing alcohol and vinegar different?

Rubbing alcohol has many uses one of these is for muscle aches and hot or feverish skin. Isopropyl one of alcohol constituents has gasoline elements which are harmful to humans if used or consumed.


Does water or rubbing alcohol dissolve the fastest?

Rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than Pepsi.


How do you eliminate the smell of rubbing alcohol?

The smell should disappear as the alcohol evaporates. A chemist may be able to recommend a different product.


What is rubbing alcohol made?

It is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol.


What is rubbing alcohol made of?

It is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol.