Applications of denatured alcohol
Denatured alcohol is often used as fuel and solvent. It can also be used as a cleaning aid.
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Certain consumer products, like toothpaste, hand sanitizer and mouthwashes, contain this in small quantities.
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Rubbing alcohol, used primarily for topical application, is also a type of denatured alcohol.
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It's a good disinfectant, germicide and antiseptic. Hence, the name 'surgical spirit'.
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Drinkable alcohol has also been used since prehistoric ages as an anesthetic.