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Is rubbing alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are same?


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Isopropyl alcohol:

  1. Pure alcohol, isopropyl alcohol has a strong musty odor.
  2. Isopropyl alcohol does not contain any other ingredients, but it occasionally may contain 10%-20% pure water.
  3. When mixed with water, isopropyl can be used as an active component and a disinfectant. The majority of the time, it can be found in astringents, hand sanitizers, all-purpose cleaners, and cleaning agents. As a result, isopropyl alcohol is frequently utilized in industrial, commercial, and household cleaning processes.

Rubbing alcohol:

  1. rubbing alcohol is a type of alcohol that includes water, isopropyl alcohol, and a number of other chemicals.
  2. Its alcohol content ranges 68%-72% by volume, with the remaining components being water, colorants, oils, and denaturants
  3. A substance called methyl salicylate, which eases aches and pains, may also be present in some rubbing alcohol.
  4. Bug bites, minor cuts, and scrapes are also treated with it.

Therefore, rubbing alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are not the same.


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