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Another name in trade for isopropyl alcohol is rubbing alcohol. RUBBING ALCOHOL is called ISOPROPYL alcohol and is for external use only. It's considered a RUBEFACIENT TOPICAL ANTIMICROBIAL and is NOT made from Ethyl or Grain (booze) alcohol. DON'T drink it!!
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∙ 15y agoRubbing Alcohol is a term that is not used to refer specifically to a particular type of alcohol. In common language, it can be used to stand for: Denatured Alcohol, Denaturized Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Isopropanol. In addition, it is also sometimes applied to Ethanol, or Ethyl Alcohol. There are different formulas used in commercial Rubbing Alcohol and in some countries, as in the US, a specific formula is mandated for products sold under the label of "Rubbing Alcohol".
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∙ 15y agoHydrogen peroxide. You can use it as an antiseptic to treat a wound but it doesn't burn like alcohol does. K.W.
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∙ 11y agoI have used nail polish remover on my top and my daughters t shirt to remove dried on acrylic paint. 99% gone, just a faint shadow remained.
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Does rubbing alcohol have acetone in it?
No, rubbing alcohol has oil and isopropyl alcohol in it.
Is rubbing alcohol an example of suspension?
No. Rubbing alcohol is a solution.
What happens if you mix sugar and rubbing alcohol?
If there is enough liquid, the sugar will dissolve, as rubbing alcohol is a mixture of water (about 30%) with an alcohol. Sugar is soluble in both liquids. * BTW, rubbing alcohol is poisonous. *
Is there methanol in rubbing alcohol?
Rubbing alcohol is usually 2-propanol and water. Propylene glycol is 1,2-propanediol, a different compound.
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.
Do cleaning products contain rubbing alcohol?
Yes, many cleaning products contain rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is mainly found in cleaning products that are designed for electronic equipment.
Which is better for cleaning game disk rubbing alcohol or pledge?
rubbing alcohol
What is rubbing alcohal?
Rubbing alcohol is denatured alcohol or isopropanol in water. It is used as a disinfectant or to sooth aching muscles. Alcohol is also used a cleaning agent.
What cleaning solution recommended to clean the contacts of computer components?
rubbing alcohol
Does cleaning an xbox 360 controller frequently with a cloth and rubbing alcohol damage it?
it depends on the concentration and type of the alcohol used
Are all types of alcohol are drinkable?
No! Rubbing alcohol is not meant for drinking. There are many types of alcohol used for cleaning wounds and sterilization that are poisonous to drink.
Can you use rubbing alcohol to substitute for coolant in winter?
You can but it is volatile and may blow up on you I wouldn't do it myself
When not to use rubbing alcohol?
When used rubbing alcohol is a fairly safe cleaning agent. The main problem its effectiveness as a solvent, sometimes it will destroy the item when trying to clean the item. It is not for some surface. Rubbing alcohol should always be used in a well ventilated area. Keep rubbing alcohol away from painted surfaces, shellac, lacquer, and some man made fabrics.
Does Rubbing alcohol kill HIV?
theoretically, if you were to place HIV in a cap full of rubbing alcohol, it would not live very long. Drinking alcohol will not kill HIV Rubbing it on a cut after suspected exposure helps, but does not guarantee that you dont get the virus. Cleaning your instruments and skin with alcohol before any type of injection is always recommended.Yes.
Can you substitute rubbing alcohol for oil in perfume and it still smell strong?
no, the oil is the scent. that's why you need the SCENTED oils.
Is there a substitute for witch hazel?
Depending on what you are using it for, a well concentrated rubbing alcohol can work in place of witch hazel.
Is hydrogen peroxide a good substitute for isopropyl alcohol when cleaning bearings?
no just use rat bile
