Ever found yourself staring at the pharmacy shelf, a bottle of "rubbing alcohol" in hand, wondering what exactly you're holding? You're not alone. These everyday household staples can be surprisingly confusing. We’ve all been told rubbing alcohol is great for cleaning, disinfecting, and a million other things, but what is it really? Is it just a fancier name for plain old isopropyl alcohol? Well, buckle up, folks, because we’re diving into the boozy depths of this surprisingly complex topic.
The Isopropyl Illusion: 100% Pure or Pure Myth?
Let’s start with isopropyl alcohol – often shortened to isoprop. This is the stuff many people think they're getting when they grab that bottle of "rubbing alcohol.” But here's the twist: pure isopropyl alcohol is 100% alcohol, nothing else. That's right, it’s a solo act; no water, no fillers, just pure, unadulterated alcohol.
Rubbing Alcohol: The Diluted Double Act
So what, then, is rubbing alcohol? In most cases, it’s a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water.
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