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To: Black Agnes; PA Engineer; All

Just found a stash of several bottles of old (exp: 2017) 91% isopropyl alcohol.

Should I toss them?


355 posted on 03/26/2020 1:26:11 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: Jane Long

Now that I don’t know.

Not a clue.

I’d wager it’s not 91% anymore?

Maybe something online about that.

I know peroxide is dodgy after a while.


359 posted on 03/26/2020 1:27:34 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: Jane Long

“Just found a stash of several bottles of old (exp: 2017) 91% isopropyl alcohol.

Should I toss them?”

NOOOOO!!!

The only thing that happens is that some of the alcohol evaporates. At only 3 years past the date, it is still probably 89%! I did have some old hand sanitizer from 2011. I added some 99% alcohol to bring the strength up in case the alcohol had evaporated. I would research more on the net about it.

Same goes for canned food too. It may not look or taste the best, but most stuff is still good to eat and have the nutrients.


364 posted on 03/26/2020 1:32:32 PM PDT by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: Jane Long

I wouldn’t.

If they dry quickly, like fresh stuff, there’s still likely to be a fair amount of alcohol left.

Put some on an open cut and see what happens.

That should tell you quick enough.


369 posted on 03/26/2020 1:33:19 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: Jane Long

No. Are they sealed?


458 posted on 03/26/2020 2:45:48 PM PDT by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media.)
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To: Jane Long

No. Alcohol doesn’t expire. They will be perfectly usable. If the seals degraded or something similar, some of the alcohol might have gassed out. But if not opened, you should be good.


507 posted on 03/26/2020 4:01:40 PM PDT by calenel (Don't panic. Prepare and be vigilant. Join the war effort. On the human side.)
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