Why isopropyl alcohol belongs in every emergency kit.
These mostly fall into two broad categories. Health/safety and fire.
1. DIY alcohol lamp
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2. Alcohol stove
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These can be as simple as an empty cat food can or as complex as a multi burner pressurized store bought unit.
3. Disinfectant spray
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4. Hand sanitizer
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With or without Aloe
5. Fire starter
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6. Wound disinfectant.
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Alcohol does have some necrotic properties so direct application to new tissue should be limited.
7. Sterilize other items
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Sponges, instruments, food prep equip. Etc.
8. Topical cleanser / disinfectant
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Rashes, wax build up, grime, blood, etc
9. Bug repellent
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10. Cooling agent.
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Either by itself or mixed with water in a bag and chilled as a DIY ice pack.
11. Use in the creation of tinctures or liniments using herbal ingredients.
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12. REMINDER: Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol is NOT SAFE for internal use or ingestion.
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