Is methylated spirits the same as rubbing alcohol?

Surgical spirit (95% ethanol and 5% methanol) is the equivalent of rubbing alcohol, which in the US contains iso-propanol.

What can I use instead of rubbing alcohol?

Hydrogen peroxide is another antiseptic, or disinfectant, that kills viruses and various forms of bacteria. But it needs more time than rubbing alcohol does to kill germs. It needs up to 5 minutes to do its job.

Is hand sanitizer same as rubbing alcohol?

Hand sanitizers will either be alcohol based (ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol) or non-alcohol based (benzalkonium chloride). Isopropyl alcohol is commonly known as rubbing alcohol.

What is the real name of rubbing alcohol?

isopropyl alcohol

Rubbing alcohol is a diluted form of isopropyl alcohol. Sometimes, it also contains other ingredients, such as wintergreen essential oil. While the concentration of isopropyl alcohol is 100%, the concentration of many brands of rubbing alcohol is 70%

Is Dettol the same as rubbing alcohol?

It comes in different strengths, but most commonly either 70, 90, or 99 per cent. Rubbing alcohol can be used in the household in common cleaning products, including Dettol. It is also frequently used in the cosmetics world as an antiseptic, including in aftershave lotions and hand lotions.

How do I make rubbing alcohol?

It can be prepared via three different methods: indirect hydration of propylene, direct hydration of propylene, and catalytic hydrogenation of acetone.

Where can i buy rubbing alcohol in Namibia?

It is available at Pick N Pay , Shoprite Windhoek and Dis-chem Wernhill.