Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe for Ingestion and Use on Surfaces?

[Matt204823545]

TL;DR

Is it safe to use it everywhere?

I bought a can of soft drink and was wondering whether I should spray 100% isopropyl on it before putting my mouth on it to drink. I did spray and it smelt bad but I wiped it off and drank the can. Is that unsafe or is it the opposite, safer than drinking without spraying? Would it kill corona virus? If I ingested some of the alcohol (didn't wipe off all of it) is it harmful?

I used this: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/3m-isopropyl-alcohol-surface-prep---125ml/347001.html

 

[sysprog]

Isopropyl alcohol is safe and effective as an antibacterial and antiviral agent, but don't drink it, inhale it much, or get it in your eyes $-$ its vapor is flammable, and it evaporates completely without leaving residue (other than perhaps something that might have been dissolved in it) $-$ oral ingestion of a small (e.g. < 1cc) amount won't harm you.

 

[atyy]

Yes, 100% isopropyl alcohol will kill the coronavirus. Let it evaporate completely before drinking, so that it has time to kill the virus (about 30 seconds will reduce it by more than a 1000 times), and so that you don't drink it.

 

[Matt204823545]

Thanks guys!

 

[berkeman]

its vapor is flammable

Yeah, if you are barbecuing or sitting around a campfire, keep the alcohol-based sanitizer well away from the flames, and be sure your hands are completely dry/evaporated before getting anywhere near the flames. Your Public Service Announcement for the day...