On a biological level... So like does it denature etc. and if so how does it do this? by affecting enzymes etc?? Thanks
2007-09-27 03:41:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Isopropyl alcohol is a good solvent, so it removes fatty debris from the skin. Thus many bacteria are carried away. Secondly, it will denature the protein in the cell wall of many bacteria.
Isopropyl alcohol will not kill spores and will not destroy viruses effectively.
Isopropyl alcohol is a fairly decent antiseptic, but far from perfect. It is not good for open wounds. It's main advantage is that it is cheap. There are better cleansing agents.
2007-09-27 03:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isopropyl alcohol is a good solvent, And has been noted it is cheap . It is not to be taken internally because is is poison in its natural state . It is effective in first aid to keep wounds clean and germ fighting .
2007-10-01 02:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by newkirkb52 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bactericidal and viricidal. Only for external application.
2007-09-28 03:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is a bacteriocidal, meaning it breaks down the walls of the cell and kills it.
2007-09-27 05:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by Doug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have that new clorox spray that does the same thing as clorox but you can use around the kids even on there toys and its safe for kids and pets i mean to use around them even in the fridge.
2016-05-19 23:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋