The main component of medical alcohol is ethanol, which is a mixture. Medical alcohol is made by starch plants through saccharification, fermentation and distillation, which is equivalent to the process of making wine. However, the distillation temperature is lower than that of wine, the distillation times are more than that of wine, the alcohol content is higher, and the finished product yield is higher. Ethers and aldehydes other than alcohol are more than alcohol, so they can't be drunk, but they can be used for human medical treatment. It is the product of plant raw materials.
Is ethanol medical alcohol? Ethanol is not medical alcohol.
Ethanol is a flammable, volatile, colorless and transparent liquid at normal temperature and pressure, and its toxicity is low, so pure liquid cannot be directly drunk. It has a special fragrance and is slightly irritating; Slightly sweet with pungent taste. The main component of medical alcohol is ethanol, but ethanol is not medical alcohol.
3 What are the uses of medical alcohol? There are two concentrations of medical alcohol, 75% and 95%, and the main component is ethanol. The usage and function of these two concentrations of alcohol are different. 75% alcohol is mainly used for disinfection of skin and body surface, and 95% alcohol is mainly used for disinfection of medical devices. The main component of medical alcohol is ethanol, which can denature and inactivate protein, thus killing bacteria. The sterilization effect of alcohol with too high concentration will be weakened, and 75% alcohol has the best disinfection effect.
Harm of medical alcohol to human body As long as medical alcohol is used correctly and reasonably, it will not cause side effects and harm to human body. Will not affect health problems. Therefore, medical alcohol should be used according to the instructions or doctor's advice.