Industrial alcohol formula_Hazards-Protection

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This post was last edited by Fengshan on 2015-9-6 at 18:35. Question: What are the main components of industrial alcohol? What hazards can it cause? And how should we predict such hazards and take measures in case they occur? Answer: ① Industrial alcohol contains about 96% ethanol, and it often also contains a small amount of methanol. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, is a colorless, transparent liquid with a slight ethanol-like odor; it is one of the main components of industrial alcohol. ②The difference between industrial alcohol and edible alcohol is that the former contains many substances that are harmful to human health. Methanol contained in industrial alcohol can cause severe damage to the human optic nerve; consuming a certain amount of methanol can lead to blindness or even death. Dizziness occurs after consuming fusel oil. Headache ； Among harmful aldehydes, formaldehyde is a cytoplasmic toxin; at concentrations above 30 mg/L, it causes mucosal irritation with a burning sensation. Ethanol used in food must be of food-grade quality; otherwise, it can cause food poisoning or even death. ③Industrial alcohol is not edible; consuming it is equivalent to suicide. Industrial alcohol is generally a derivative of chemical products and is used as fuel.