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2. Rubbing alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Rubbing alcohol, also known as surgical spirit in some regions, refers to a group of denatured alcohols commonly used as topical antiseptics. These solutions are primarily composed of either isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) or ethanol , with isopropyl alcohol being the more widely available formulation.

3. Denatured alcohol - Wikipedia

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   1 US gallon or 3.785 litres of denatured alcohol in a metal container. Denatured alcohol, also known as methylated spirits, metho, or meths in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, and as denatured rectified spirit, is ethanol that has additives to make it poisonous, bad-tasting, foul-smelling, or nauseating to discourage its recreational consumption.

4. Methanol toxicity - Wikipedia

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   The result is known as methylated spirit, "meths" (British use) or "metho" (Australian slang). [14] This is not to be confused with "meth", a common abbreviation for methamphetamine and for methadone in Britain and the United States. [citation needed] Despite its poisonous content, denatured alcohol is sometimes consumed as a surrogate alcohol.

5. Methanol - Wikipedia

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   Methanol is used as a denaturant for ethanol, the product being known as "denatured alcohol" or "methylated spirit". This was commonly used during the US prohibition to discourage consumption of bootlegged liquor, and ended up causing several deaths. [47] It is sometimes used as a fuel in alcohol lamps, portable fire pits and camping stoves.

6. 25 Alternative Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

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   uses, rubbing alcohol is an inexpensive, drugstore wallflower worth a second look. Priced to sell between $1.99 (CVS for 70% Isopropyl) and $3.95 for ...

7. List of methanol poisoning incidents - Wikipedia

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   Outbreaks of methanol toxicity have occurred when methanol is used to lace moonshine (bootleg liquor), [1] which is an alcohol-related crime. However, it may also happen if ethanol has been contaminated. Methanol is a toxic alcohol to humans via ingestion due to metabolism.

8. I Tried Alcohol-Free Spirits and These Are the 14 Best Ones

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   Monday Zero Alcohol Gin (Top Pick) $40. Shop Now. This clear, zero-calorie spirit was my No. 1 pick of the bunch. Tasting nonalcoholic spirits is a tricky business.

9. Can alcohol cause cancer? Here's what the science says

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   A growing body of evidence has shown links between cancer and drinking alcohol. In a warning Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said cancer risk increases with the number of drinks, but ...