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Does rubbing alcohol leave behind any residue after it evaporates? i ask this because i'm considering using it to sanitize certain utensils.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No: Check label. It should only contain isopropyl alcohol and water--both evaporate. If colored / scented / denatured (common with ethanol), then there is 'something' else present, which may or may not evaporate.

Answered 10/8/2019

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