Isopropyl Alcohol, For Industrial

Isopropyl alcohol is mixed with water for use as a rubbing-alcohol antiseptic. It is also used in aftershave lotions, hand lotions, and other cosmetics. In industry it is used as an inexpensive solvent for cosmetics, drugs, shellacs, and gums, as well as for denaturing ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Isopropyl Alcohol is an isomer of propyl alcohol with antibacterial properties. ... Isopropanol is used in soaps and lotions as an antiseptic. NCI Thesaurus (NCIt) Volatile, colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol.