Can medical alcohol be stored in a car?
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It can be stored, but it is not recommended for car owners to place medical alcohol inside a car because the alcohol concentration of medical alcohol is usually 75%, making it a dangerous flammable and explosive item. Below are the relevant details: 1. About medical alcohol: The main component of medical alcohol is ethanol, and it is a mixture. Medical alcohol is made by saccharifying and fermenting starch-based plants, followed by distillation, which is similar to the process of making alcohol. However, the distillation temperature is lower than that of alcohol, and the number of distillations is higher, resulting in a higher alcohol content and a higher yield. It contains more ether and aldehyde components than alcohol and is not suitable for drinking, but it can come into contact with the human body and is a plant-based product. 2. Precautions for carrying alcohol: If car owners carry medical alcohol while driving, they should ensure that they do not smoke in the car and that the packaging container for the medical alcohol is leak-proof and undamaged. Try to drive on flat roads and be alert to any leakage of medical alcohol during the journey to avoid potential safety hazards in the car.
When it comes to whether medical alcohol can be stored in a car, I really don't think it's a good idea. I remember last summer when I drove out, the temperature inside the car soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. I left a bottle of alcohol on the dashboard, and when I came back, I found the bottle had expanded and deformed, almost bursting open. Alcohol has a low boiling point and is highly volatile, making it particularly prone to turning into vapor in the high temperatures inside a car. If it leaks or encounters an electrical spark in the car, it could easily ignite or explode. Not to mention damaging the car, it could seriously harm people. I often travel by car, and I just carry a first aid kit in my bag—storing alcohol separately is too dangerous. For disinfection, alcohol wipes or hand sanitizer are much safer options. In short, the enclosed space and high temperatures inside a car are not suitable for any flammable items. Don't risk convenience at the expense of safety.
