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Ethanol
Alcohol, Ethyl | Absolute Alcohol | Grain Alcohol | Alcohol, Absolute | Alcohol, Grain | Ethyl Alcohol
A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. |
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