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Ethyl Alcohol

Ethyl alcohol is a form of alcohol that is used in medicine as a topical antiseptic, astringent, and anti-bacterial agent.

What are the benefits?

Ethyl alcohol is a form of alcohol that is used in medicine as a topical antiseptic, astringent, and anti-bacterial agent. It is also a broad-spectrum preservative against bacteria and fungi at concentrations over 15%, and it may increase the potency of other preservatives in a formulation. Ethanol is very strong and can be drying for skin use. 

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