Alternate Names : Rubbing alcohol overdose, Isopropyl alcohol overdose
Definition
Isopropanol is a type of non-drinking alcohol. Isopropanol overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally swallows this substance.
Isopropyl alcohol is an irritant of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. Workers in industries in which isopropyl alcohol is used may be exposed to harmful levels via inhalation.
Isopropyl Alcohol DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 76-142
Ketones DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 78-173
Metalworking Fluids DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 98-102 ...
70% isopropyl alcohol
one part bleach to ten parts water
waterless soap ...
Isopropyl alcohol is commonly found in rubbing alcohol, lotions, certain hand-sanitizing gels, some cleaning products and antifreeze.
Methanol is found in items such as solvents, paints, varnishes, antifreeze and windshield washer fluid.
Other types of alcohol commonly available such as methanol (common in glass cleaners), isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), and ethylene glycol (automobile antifreeze solution) are highly poisonous when swallowed, even in small quantities.
Ethyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol)
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Where Found ...
Ethyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol)
Where Found
Aftershaves are sold under various brand names.
Results of a pediatric randomized placebo-controlled trial of sponging with ice water, isopropyl alcohol, or tepid water, with or without acetaminophen, demonstrated that all combinations enhanced fever control.
Make your own ice pack by adding 1/3 cup of 70% isopropyl alcohol (the green-colored kind is best to help identify it later) to 2/3 cup of water in a zip-lock-style bag (double bag it to prevent leaking). The mixture turns into "slush.
A homemade solution using equal parts white vinegar and isopropyl alcohol may be placed, a few drops at a time, into the ear every two to three hours. The vinegar-alcohol drops should be kept in the ear for at least 30 seconds.
Medical items in the first aid kit should include: latex-free adhesive bandages in various sizes, antibiotic ointment, isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, cotton swabs, cotton balls, instant hot and cold packs, burn cream, an elastic bandage, ...
Furuncles frequently recur and can be prevented by applying of liquid soap containing either chlorhexidine gluconate with isopropyl alcohol or 2 to 3% chloroxylenol by giving maintenance antibiotics over 1 to 2 mo.
Water or mild solvents do not re-solubilize it, although isopropyl alcohol can lift some fresh paint films off. Toluene and acetone can remove paint films, but they do not lift paint stains very well and are not selective.
Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Polysorbate (Topical Route)
Acetoxyl 10 — Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical Route)
Acetoxyl 2.5 — Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical Route)
Acetoxyl 20 — Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical Route) ...
Place two to three drops of a mixture of vinegar/isopropyl alcohol/water into your child's ear after the ears come in contact with water.
Use ear plugs for swimming or bathing.
Do not aggressively clean your child's ear canal.
Common alcohols include ethyl alcohol or ethanol (found in alcoholic beverages), methyl alcohol or methanol (can cause blindness) and propyl alcohol or propanol (used as a solvent and antiseptic).
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Each gram of the 0.1% Lotion contains 1.2 mg betamethasone valerate (equivalent to 1 mg betamethasone) in a vehicle of isopropyl alcohol and water slightly thickened with carbomer 934P. Phosphoric acid or sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH.
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Chemical poisoning -- Isopropyl Alcohol ... abdominal pain
Chemical poisoning -- Jewelry cleaner ... abdominal pain
Chemical poisoning -- Lacquer ... abdominal pain
Chemical poisoning -- lambda-Cyhalothrin ... epigastric pain ...
Other non-beverage alcohols that are occasionally consumed, with potentially harmful effects, are isopropanol ( isopropyl alcohol,often in rubbing alcohol) and ethylene glycol (used as antifreeze for automobiles).
 See also: Symptom, Vomiting, Emergency, Poisoning, Prevention
  
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