I have a 2 carat diamond wedding set that I wear daily. I am also somewhat of a germophobe and I use hand sanitizer (Germ-X) that has 62% ethyl alcohol at least twice an hour. Can this harm my diamonds in any way?
2007-12-30 10:42:56 · 7 answers · asked by fragmented.perfection 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
No, diamonds can not be harmed from ethanol.
2007-12-30 10:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Albertsons grocery stores sell it, or at least the Albertsons near my house used to sell it up to very recently. I could buy a 16 fluid ounce bottle of 70% ethyl alcohol by volume for a pretty reasonable price. The bottle looks just like the isopropyl alcohol bottle and is sold in the same area. The brand name of the alcohol is "equal line". Like I said, up to just very recently, Albertsons stocked it. I was there a few days ago and did not see it....whether they no longer carry it or it was jut a fluke that they were out of stock I cannot say, but the employees didn’t know anything. The advantage of buying (denatured) ethyl alcohol as a rubbing alcohol form as opposed to in a drinkable alcohol form is that there is no age restriction and it is probably cheaper.
2016-05-28 03:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are relatively inert. This means that there are few chemicals that will react with diamond on contact. Alcohol, acetone, even gasoline will not harm your diamond. Acids will not leach or etch the diamond, although the metal of the remaining jewelry could be damaged by acid. Similarly, abrasives will not affect the diamond, although the soft metal parts would be scratched.
2007-12-30 11:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by busterwasmycat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diamond is the toughest natural substance. Hand sanitizer won't hurt it.
On a side note, you are doing yourself no favours by using hand sanitizer. Its good once in a while but repeated use wears down your natural resistance and help breed better, more resistant strains of bacteria and viruses.
Just wash your hand in plain soap for at least 20 seconds. Your hands will be clean.
2007-12-30 10:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your diamond is absolutely safe from ethyl alcohol (in fact it is often used as a jewellery cleaner). I would say that your skin is in a far more precarious position with that much contact and your phobia needs rapid medical attention before it develops into a full blown compulsive, obsessive disorder with all the misery that comes with it.
2007-12-30 22:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all ! We use it to clean diamonds sometimes.
Enjoy your gem !
2008-01-01 01:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by Philip H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a chance
2007-12-30 10:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋