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It can be one of two things (or possibly two of two things).
1. You dropped it in an alcoholic beverage and the wadding inside the lighter soaked up some alcohol.
2. Your sense of smell is especially sensitive to the potency of alcohol and your picking up the smell from wherever alcohol is being consumed.
What else can I help you with?
Will rubbing alcohol hurt a zippo?
Rubbing alcohol typically contains isopropyl alcohol, which is flammable. If you were to pour rubbing alcohol directly onto a lit Zippo lighter, it could potentially cause a flare-up or even an explosion due to the high flammability of the alcohol. It is not recommended to use rubbing alcohol near an open flame or a lit Zippo lighter to avoid any potential accidents or injuries.
What is the smell of isopropyl alcohol 70 percent?
Isopropyl alcohol has a rather strong alcohol smell. If you were to smell regular alcohol and smell 70% Isopropyl alcohol you would have the same smell. However, there is no general way to explain it other than a strong bitter and sometimes sweet smell. It depends on solely your olfactory membranes. Smell's are after all different to everyone.
Is there any way to get rid of the smell of colemen camp stove fuel if you put it in a zippo?
Yes, you can reduce the smell of Coleman camp stove fuel in a Zippo by thoroughly cleaning the lighter and using a few methods to mask or absorb the odor. First, empty the lighter and clean it with rubbing alcohol or a similar solvent. Then, allow it to air out for a few days. You can also try placing the lighter in a container with baking soda or activated charcoal to absorb any lingering smells.
Could you use alcohol as a substitute to zippo lighter fluid?
No, vodka (at 40% alcohol) has too much water in it. Everclear (75%) may work and everclear @ 95% will work the best. It still won't light as easily as zippo fluid but it'll work; if not, let your zippo dry out and you'll be all set to try something else.
What does propanol alcohol smell like?
Propanol alcohol, also known as isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol, has a strong and distinctively pungent smell that is often described as similar to that of rubbing alcohol.
Is it safe to smell isopropyl alcohol?
Inhaling isopropyl alcohol fumes can be harmful and cause irritation to the respiratory system. It is not safe to intentionally smell isopropyl alcohol.
Can urine smell like alcohol?
It's possible for urine to smell like alcohol if a person drinks too much.
How much alcohol makes your breath smell?
One regular drink containing an ounce of alcohol will make your breath smell.
How can you smell alcohol?
Alcohol, if you think to ethanol, has a specific odor and taste.
What does alcohol smell like?
Because .. wen you drink you sweat the drink out soo you smell like alcohol
Is the smell of alcohol a physical change?
The smell of alcohol is not a physical change; rather, it is the result of the volatile compounds in alcohol evaporating into the air. When alcohol evaporates, it changes from a liquid to a gas, which can be detected by our sense of smell. This process is a physical change, as it involves a change in state without altering the chemical composition of the alcohol itself.
Why does your perspiration smell like rubbing alcohol?
If it smells like alcohol or nail polish remover you could be a diabetic. If you are a heavy drinker, alcohol comes out of the pores, but usually does not smell like regular rubbing alcohol
