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Is rubbing alcohol corrosive

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Isopropyl alcohol is not corrosive under most conditions; however, it will react with aluminum at high temperatures, and will attack certain types of plastic, rubber, and coatings.

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ethanol (ethyl alcohol) has corrosive properties in the right setting, it depends on the type of alcohol and the right catalysts.

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