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Q: Why do most antibacterial cleaners contain alcohol?
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What is in antibacterial hand soap?

The chemicals Triclosan and alcohol are the most common ingredients in antibacterial hand soap.


Do burts bees products contain alcohol?

No, most of Burt's Bees products do not contain alcohol. The one product that does contain alcohol is the astringent.


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.


What does antibacterial soap contain?

Triclosan is a common ingredient, it is found in a wide variety of soaps. What most antibacterial soaps are just as effective as any other type of soap, because most liquid, hand,and body soaps contain antibacterial chemicals. Unless a product is marked antibacterial, antiseptic, or germicidal it's most likely just a regular form of soap that we use daily! Soaps contain a variety of ingredients from PCMX/Chloroxylenol to Triclocarban,and some also contain tetrasodium EDTA which has other helpful effects. So these are some of the ingredients that antibacterial soaps contain. So be carefull and make sure to read the labels CAREFULLY the next time you go to the store to buy some soap. There are antibacterial soaps like Defense soap which contains natural and effective tea tree oil ingredients like tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil :)


Does bowling ball cleaners have alcohol as ingredient?

Some do but most do not. Though alcohol is a great cleaner itself, It cannot remove all the things that a bowling ball picks up.


Is drain cleaner a base?

Oven cleaners are generally basic because they contain chemical species that act as bases by increasing the concentration of the hydroxide ion, OH- , in the substance. Although the formulations vary, some oven cleaners contain ammonia, which is basic by the following reaction: NH3 + H2O ---> NH4+ + OH-


What is the main chemical in most liquid carpet cleaners that makes it remove carpet stains?

depends on the stain really. there are many household cleaners that can do just as good a job. ammonia, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide.


Which of the alcohol drinks contain the most amount in it?

Although distilled spirits have the highest proportion of alcohol, standard drinks or servings of beer, wine and spirits all contain the same amount of alcohol....0.60 oz of pure alcohol.


How can permanent marker ink be erased from a white board?

Your best bet is to use alcohol. Permanent markers use alcohol soluble inks. Most white board cleaners have it as an ingredient.


Does lemon Ajax contain lemon zest or lemon juice?

No, most cleaners use lemon oil which is the substance in lemon zest.


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Does cough syrup contains alcohol?

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