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    Alexandra Regilyne M. Romero


    BSMT II
    Alcoholic beverages
    Is a drink containing alcohol and
    with a depressant effect in the central
    nervous system.

    ETHANOL

    Alcohol content =4% to 6% ABV
    Alcohol content = 9%- 16% ABV
    Alcohol content= 40%
    Paint thinner
    Are solvent mixtures
    known to dissolve paints.
    Antifreeze
    Dry gas with fuel
    stabilizer. This is a chemical
    (essentially Methyl
    Hydrate) that is added to
    your gas tank to inhibit
    your gas line freezing.

    Also known as
    rubbing alcohol
    It can be found in
    pharmacies and grocery
    stores at concentrations
    of around 70% alcohol.



    Surface disinfectant
    It is a helpful addition to any
    surface cleaner at home, and can kill
    bacteria, spores and viruses on those
    surfaces as well.

    It is also combined with other
    pesticides active ingredients to kill
    fleas, ticks and other insects.
    Astringent
    Are substances
    that can shrink or
    tighten your body
    tissues, like the pores
    in your skin, when they
    are applied topically.

    Liniment for muscle pain
    According to the Columbia Online
    Encyclopedia, alcohol is an effective liniment
    because it acts as a minor irritant to the skin
    increasing circulation and blood flow to the
    area. This increased circulation helps to ease
    pain and inflammation.

    Ca(CH3COO)2 + C2H5OH ---> gel alcohol
    Ca(CH3COO)2 + CH3OH ---> gel alcohol




    It is simply ethyl
    alcohol that has
    had some methyl
    alcohol or other
    chemicals added
    to it to make it
    undrinkable.


    Methyl fuel
    It makes a good fuel for alcohol
    stoves. It is also referred to as wood
    alcohol, camp stove fuel and methyl
    hydrate.

    Methanol combustion is:
    2CH
    3
    OH + 3O
    2
    2CO
    2
    + 4H
    2
    O + heat

    Ethyl fuel
    It is also called grain alcohol, grain
    neutral spirits, ethanol or rectified alcohol.

    Ethanol combustion is:
    C
    2
    H
    5
    OH + 3O
    2
    2CO
    2
    + 3H
    2
    O + heat





    Solvent
    It is used to dissolve many organic
    compounds which are insoluble in water. It
    is used, for example, in many perfumes
    and cosmetics.

    References:
    http://www.chemguide.co.uk/organicpro
    ps/alcohols/uses.html
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/1368
    20-types-uses-alcohol/
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_fue
    l

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