A 70% aqueous solution of ethanol in water is commonly used in a laboratory as an antimicrobial solution. The antibacterial gel contains 80% ethanol. It is common to have access to 96% ethanol, answer the following: a.- Is 100% ethanol available? b.- How is it obtained? c.- Does the use of denatured absolute alcohol represent any danger?

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A 70% aqueous solution of ethanol in water is commonly used in a laboratory as an antimicrobial solution. The antibacterial gel contains 80% ethanol.

It is common to have access to 96% ethanol, answer the following:

a.- Is 100% ethanol available?

b.- How is it obtained?

c.- Does the use of denatured absolute alcohol represent any danger? 

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