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2. Hand sanitizer - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol rub sanitizers containing at least 70% alcohol (mainly ethyl alcohol) kill 99.9% of the bacteria on hands 30 seconds after application and 99.99% to 99.999% [note 1] in one minute. [ 30 ] For health care, optimal disinfection requires attention to all exposed surfaces such as around the fingernails, between the fingers, on the back of ...

3. DIY reusable disinfectant wipes will save you money and ... - AOL

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   It only takes a few steps to make these germ-zapping reusable wipes. The post DIY reusable disinfectant wipes will save you money and reduce waste appeared first on In The Know.

4. Rubbing alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Under its alternative name of "wintergreen oil", methyl salicylate is a common additive to North American rubbing alcohol products. [4] Individual manufacturers are permitted to use their own formulation standards in which the ethanol content for retail bottles of rubbing alcohol is labeled as and ranges from 70 to 99% v/v. [5]

5. Disinfectant - Wikipedia

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   There is evidence that exposure to cleaning and disinfectant products can cause acute health effects on healthcare workers. [64] Observed effects include eye irritation and watery eyes, [ 65 ] [ 66 ] headaches, [ 65 ] dizziness, [ 65 ] throat irritation and wheezing, [ 65 ] [ 64 ] [ 66 ] skin irritation, [ 65 ] and work-related asthma.

6. Antimicrobial - Wikipedia

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   Alcohols have a high efficiency against enveloped viruses (60–70% ethyl alcohol) 70% isopropyl alcohol or ethanol are highly effective as an antimicrobial agent. In the presence of water, 70% alcohol causes coagulation of the proteins thus inhibiting microbial growth. Alcohols are not quite efficient when it comes to spores.

7. Isopropyl alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol and also called isopropanol or 2-propanol) is a colorless, flammable, organic compound with a pungent alcoholic odor. [9]Isopropyl alcohol, an organic polar molecule, is miscible in water, ethanol, and chloroform, demonstrating its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances including ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, oils, alkaloids, and natural ...