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isopropanol/Ispropyl (or called rubbing alcohol) is a solvent that has polar molecules (molecules with a positive charged molecule that sticks to a negative charged molecule).
If you sniff a sharpie, it has a sharp, alcohol smell, right? Sharpies have n-propanol alcohol, n-butanol, and diacetone alcohol in them. They have pretty similar structures to rubbing alcohol. All alcohol have polar molecules.
There is a "like dissolve like" rule. This means Polar solvent+Polar solvent=dissolve/removal. OR non-polar solvent+nonpolar solvent=dissolve/removal.
The closer the types of molecule and chemical make-ups are, the more likely they are to dissolve or be removed.
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What are the domestic uses of isopropyl alcohol?
Isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol, has many uses around the home. These include cleaning hard to get out stains such as ones caused by Sharpie pens, cleaning and disinfecting minor scrapes and cuts, and gently cleaning electronic equipment. It can sometimes help scratched DVDs and CDs still play OK.
Do pen inks soluble in alcohol?
For the ballpoint pen stains I recommend acetone.
How do you remove permanent marker from 95 percent cotton and 5 percent spandex?
I've soaked clothing in regular rubbing alcohol. Some stains completely disappeared, and others faded. Good luck.
What chemical removes sharpie stains?
Latex rubber in the eraser, steel in the clip that holds the eraser on, dyes and epoxy in the paints, adhesives in the glue that holds the two wood halves together, graphite and clay in the "pencil lead". Colored pencils can use dyed wax in the central "lead".
How do you clean tarnished stainless steel flatware?
Tarnished stainless steel flatware can be cleaned with warm soapy water. For tougher stains immersing the flatware in boiling water will remove stains.
Can baking soda get out sharpie stains?
I have never heard of baking soda used on sharpie stains. But, I do know that denatured alcohol will break down the sharpie stains, but you will need some tide or shout spot treatment after using the denatured alcohol to pull out the stain. It worked for me!
What are the domestic uses of isopropyl alcohol?
Isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol, has many uses around the home. These include cleaning hard to get out stains such as ones caused by Sharpie pens, cleaning and disinfecting minor scrapes and cuts, and gently cleaning electronic equipment. It can sometimes help scratched DVDs and CDs still play OK.
How do you remove sharpie stains from desk?
Use a dry-erase marker to remove sharpie marks from a desk or dry eraser white board.
How do you remove dye transfer from a white vinyl handbag?
You can use isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) on a wet paper towel to remove a stain, or for major stains, you can use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
How do you remove ink stains from rexine?
There are several ways that can remove ink stains from rexine. Applying isopropyl alcohol to a cotton ball or rag and rubbing it on the stain should remove it. Another way is to use hairspray, but test it out on a small area to make sure it doesn't discolor the rexine.
Can alcohol remove grease stains?
Yes , It can :)
What solvent is able to remove grass stains?
I think it is alcohol it is rubbing alcohol!
Solvent that is able to remove grass stains?
Rubbing alcohol.
Water alone cannot remove greasy stains from clothes while alcohol can?
It is true that water alone cannot remove greasy stains from clothing. Alcohol usually can because it is a solvent.
What is a good title for a science fair project involving sharpies and removing them from cotton material?
How to remove Sharpie stains from cotton fabric.
Can alcohol remove wall stains?
White Wine is the best option
How do you take sharpie stains out of wood?
hair spray
