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Is ethyl chloride a alcohol?
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No: No, Ethyl Chloride is not an alcohol. Ethyl chloride is a liquid in a spray bottle propelled by its own vapor pressure. It is a mild topical anesthetic by its chilling effect when sprayed onto skin.
Answered 6/25/2014
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