Rubbing alcohol

A bottle of isopropyl rubbing alcohol

Rubbing alcohol is either an isopropyl alcohol or an ethanol-based liquid used for sanitation.

They are liquids used primarily as a topical antiseptic.[1] They can be used at hospitals to houses for disinfect things or injuries.[2][3]

References

  1. "Surgical Spirit meaning". Cambridge University Press. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  2. "Alcohols, phenols, and ethers". University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Britannica.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  3. "12 Ways to Use Rubbing Alcohol". Reader's digest. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.