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In order for either ethyl or isopropyl alcohol to be considered a general purpose disinfectant it must have what percent alcohol content?

In order for either ethyl or isopropyl alcohol to be considered a general purpose disinfectant it must have what percent alcohol content?
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In order for either ethyl or isopropyl alcohol to be considered a general purpose disinfectant it must have what percent alcohol content?

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It must have 70% alcohol content.
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In order for either ethyl or isopropyl alcohol to be considered a general purpose disinfectant it must have 70 percent alcohol content.
Only then can it be used as disinfectant because otherwise it will not have any effect.
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