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6 May, 14:47

Ethanol is used in some after-shave lotions and deodourants. What properties makes it suitable for these uses?

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  1. 6 May, 14:53
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    Its ability to denature bacterial proteins

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    Ethanol is a rapid antimicrobial against bacteria, fungi and viruses. When 70% concentrated Ethanol is in contact with a single celled organism, the it coagulates the protein at a slower rate, creating enough time for it to penetrate the cell before coagulation can block it. This will make the whole cell coagulated thus killing the cell.
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