Are dry gas and rubbing alcohol the same?

Answer 1

Yes, rubbing alcohol is a common name for isopropyl alcohol.

Answer 2

No. Hydrogen peroxide is H2O2, a water molecule with an extra oxygen atom attached. Rubbing alcohol is generally 70% denatured alcohol; the "denatured" makes it poisonous to drink, so that the government doesn't charge liquor taxes on it.

Both are used as disinfectants for minor wounds.

Answer 3

Careful with this one - because the answer is yes AND no. Rubbing alcohol is AN alcohol, but it's NOT what people mean when they say just plain "alcohol".

Alcohol (in common usage) is ethyl-alcohol (a 2 carbon molecule), whereas rubbing alcohol is methyl-alcohol (a one carbon molecule) which is quite toxic if taken by mouth ... even to the point of being lethal.

Answer 4

Absolutely--benzalkonium chloride-based hand sanitizer products are considered to be an ideal and actually a safer alternative to legacy, alcohol-based products.

Commonly referred to as "BZK" or "BAC", this organic compound is the common ingredient in most OTC antiseptics (e.g. Bactine), and is the often the active ingredient in nasal spray, contact lens solution and spermicidal foam.

Numerous independent lab studies evaluating BAC within a hand sanitizer application have found these products are not only equally effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens (including flu, HIV, Salmonella, Hepatitis, etc..), but are safer to the skin.

While alcohol does kill germs, it also kills protective skin cells intended to defend against bad bacteria. Alcohol has no persistency. Once it dries (which is within seconds), it stops being effective. Alcohol-based products do not penetrate dirt--which is why leading makers (Purell) caution consumers to wash their hands prior to applying. Leading anyone to ask "If I should wash my hands before applying, why would I apply something kills my skin?" and leading a continuously growing group of experts to conclude that BAC-based hand sanitizer products are the pragmatic choice when washing with soap and water is not readily available. While all hand sanitizers should be used as directed, alcohol based sanitizers pose a significantly higher safety risk in terms of flammability, poisoning from accidental ingestion and skin degradation.

BTW- the U.S. Navy formally prohibited alcohol-based hand sanitizers on board ships effective January 2009--and the Navy is otherwise directing procurement staff to non-alcohol, BAC-based products. Brands vary..including "Hy5", "MicroArmor", "Soapopular" and others. Good objective insight at http://www.handhygienefacts.blogspot.com

Answer 5

No, Benzyl alcohol is C6H5CH2OH, rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol is (CH3)2CHOH

Answer 6

No, rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol, with the structural formula (CH3)2CHOH

Wood alcohol is methanol, or CH3OH

Answer 7

Rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol and quite toxic. Alcohol which is sold for human consumption is ethyl alcohol.

Answer 8

No, they are different.