Can 75% Alcohol Be Carried in Private Cars?
1 Answers
From a safety perspective, it is not recommended to store 75% alcohol in your car. Here are the relevant details: It can easily cause spontaneous combustion and explosions: In summer, alcohol left in the car can spontaneously combust. The common 75% medical alcohol has a flashpoint of 20 degrees Celsius, while the highest outdoor temperature at noon in summer can exceed 40 degrees Celsius. If the car is parked outdoors under the sun for a period, the interior temperature can reach over 50 degrees Celsius, making it highly likely to trigger spontaneous combustion and explosions of the alcohol. Ensure proper ventilation: Since the flashpoint of alcohol is only 20 degrees Celsius, high temperatures inside the car may cause combustion. Therefore, it is best to avoid storing alcohol in the car. If disinfection is necessary, find an open area to wipe the car interior with alcohol and ensure adequate ventilation for some time afterward. Avoid using alcohol on leather seats: When using alcohol inside the car, if the seats or steering wheel are made of leather, directly spraying alcohol on the leather can cause damage. Alcohol is an organic solvent, and especially in cars with lower-quality leather, it may change the originally smooth color to a texture resembling that of a jaguar.