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  Alcohol and You
With respect to alcohol, we are referring to the conversion of sugars to ethanol by microscopic yeasts in the absence of oxygen.
Alcoholic hepatitis – "This disorder is characterized by widespread inflammation and destruction of the liver".
Since the mothers blood circulation is connected to that of the fetus, the alcohol is rapidly transported to the fetus to be distributed in the cells and tissues of the infant and into the fluid surrounding the fetus.
chemcases.com /alcohol/index.htm   (4115 words)

  
 Ethyl Alcohol & Ethanol For Industrial Use, In Different Grades And Quantities
Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is a flammable, colorless chemical compound that is used for beverage or industrial purposes.
Ethyl alcohol is widely used in various laboratories and industries for its sanitizing, cleaning and solvent properties.
Ethyl alcohol is also used in various applications such as solvents for perfumes, paints, tinctures, liniments and antiseptics.
www.spectrumchemical.com /retail/ethyl-alcohol.asp   (150 words)

  
 Erowid Alcohol Vault : Chemistry
The terms 95% alcohol and alcohol (when used alone) refer to a binary azeotrope having a distillate composition of 95.57% ethyl alcohol (by wt) and bp 78.15°.
Alcohol, USP is specified as containing not less than 92.3% and not more than 93.8% by weight, corresponding to not less than 94.9% and not more than 96.0% by vol of C2H5OH at 15.56°.
USE: Most ethyl alcohol is used in alcoholic beverages in suitable dilutions.
www.erowid.org /chemicals/alcohol/alcohol_chemistry.shtml   (463 words)

  
  ETHYL ALCOHOL, ENTHANOL AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BREWING HISTORY LAGER LOUTS AND SOCIAL DISEASES - MISS BUDWEISER - ...
The chemical compound ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol, is the bio-alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic drinks have a large variety of tastes, since various flavor compounds are dissolved during brewing.
The process of culturing yeast under conditions to produce alcohol is referred to as brewing.
www.budweiser-beer.net /ethyl_alcohol.htm   (588 words)

  
 Alcohol and the Human Body / How Alcohol Gets From the Blood into the Breath
Alcohol is water soluble and the bloodstream rapidly transports the ethanol throughout the body where it is absorbed into the body tissues in proportion to their water content.
An additional factor contributing to the difference in BAC's may be that women have lower activity of the alcohol metabolizing enzyme ADH in the stomach, causing a larger proportion of the ingested alcohol to reach the blood.
Ethanol is volatile and as a result, an amount of alcohol, in proportion to the concentration in the blood, transfers from the blood into the alveolar air sacs in the lungs.
www.intox.com /about_alcohol.asp   (1153 words)

  
 eMedicine - Toxicity, Alcohols : Article Excerpt by: Ann G Egland, MD
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) is an aliphatic alcohol present in aftershaves, colognes, perfumes, mouthwashes, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and a myriad of alcoholic beverages.
When metabolized by hepatic alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenase, methanol forms formaldehyde and formic acid, both of which are toxic.
Methanol is primarily metabolized by alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenase.
www.emedicine.com /emerg/byname/toxicity-alcohols.htm   (561 words)

  
 Ethyl Alcohol Information
Now manufactured at two technologically sophisticated, state-of-the-art plant sites in Muscatine, Iowa, and Washington, Indiana, these ethyl alcohol products are sold all over the world for use in applications demanding the highest possible degree of purity.
The GPC focus in producing ethyl alcohol is directed to the distilled spirits and beverage industries.
Pure and denatured alcohol are used in the production of flavor extracts and concentrates for soft drinks and food products, distilled white vinegar, personal care products such as mouthwash, hair sprays, astringents, colognes and perfumes, and a wide range of chemical and pharmaceutical intermediates.
www.gpcequipment.com /alcohol/alcinfo.html   (362 words)

  
 The World Market for Ethyl Alcohol of an Alcoholic Strength by Volume of 80% or Higher: A 2004 Global Trade Perspective
Chapter 4 does the same, but for imports of ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% or higher for all countries in the world.
Combined, Chapters 3 and 4 present the complete picture for imports and exports of ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% or higher to and from all major countries in the world.
The SITC code that defined "ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% or higher" is 51215.
www.marketresearch.com /product/display.asp?productid=917442&xs=r   (766 words)

  
 FDA/CFSAN Cosmetics--Alcohol Free
However, "alcohols" are a large and diverse family of chemicals, with different names and a variety of effects on the skin.
These are known as fatty alcohols, and their effects on the skin are quite different from those of ethyl alcohol.
You may see the abbreviation SD Alcohol (which stands for "specially denatured alcohol"), followed by a number or a number-letter combination that indicates how the alcohol was denatured, according to the formulary of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF).
vm.cfsan.fda.gov /~dms/cos-227.html   (316 words)

  
 Ethyl Alcohol
The Interaction Between Alcohol and Marijuana: A Dose Dependent Study of the Effects on Human Moods and Performance Skills.
The Drug Corner: Truth about Alcohol if you Didn't Know.
Information About Alcohol from the Indiana Prevention Resource Center.
nepenthes.lycaeum.org /Drugs/Alcohol   (57 words)

  
 Ethyl Alcohol Vapor Monitor / Monitoring Badge - EMT
Ethyl Alcohol Vapor Monitor / Monitoring Badge - EMT
EMT's Ethyl Alcohol Monitoring Kit includes one vapor monitor / monitoring badge, detailed instructions, a monitoring information form, and a shipping label.
They are designed to provide you with the ability to check exposure levels to Ethyl Alcohol.
www.emt-online.com /ProductPages/EthylAlcohol.htm   (151 words)

  
 Preparation of Artificial Flavorings and Fragrances   (Site not responding. Last check: )
O organic acid alcohol ester water The carbon group R stands for the rest of the acid molecule, and the carbon group R' stands for the rest of the alcohol molecule.
Esters are named by first giving the alcohol name and then the acid name, which is changed to have an ATE suffix instead of an IC suffix.
For example, ethyl alcohol with acetic acid produces ethyl acetate.
www.iit.edu /~smile/ch8805.html   (427 words)

  
 The World Market for Denatured Ethyl Alcohol and Other Spirits: A 2007 Global Trade Perspective
I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for denatured ethyl alcohol and other spirits for those countries serving the world market via exports or supplying from various countries via imports.
Combined, Chapters 3 and 4 present the complete picture for imports and exports of denatured ethyl alcohol and other spirits to and from all major countries in the world.
Denatured Ethyl Alcohol and Other Spirits as a category is defined in this report following the definition given by the United Nations Statistics Division Classification Registry using the Standard International Trade Classification, Revision 3 (SITC, Rev. 3).
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 The Gemmary - Conservation Products, Restoration Materials & Archival Supplies
We are offering the critical ingredients for this recipe (except for the ethyl alcohol and the saffron) in sufficient quantity to make one full batch (plus some extra if you want to adjust a bit).
Dissolved in ethyl alcohol, it is used to color varnishes.
When dissolved in ethyl alcohol, it is used to make spirit varnishes, and when dissolved in oil, to make cooked varnishes.
www.gemmary.com /restore.html   (2083 words)

  
 Safety (MSDS) data for ethyl alcohol
Synonyms: ethanol, grain alcohol, fermentation alcohol, alcohol, methylcarbinol, absolute alcohol, absolute ethanol, anhydrous alcohol, alcohol dehydrated, algrain, anhydrol, Cologne spirit, duplicating fluid 100C, ethyl hydrate, ethyl hydroxide, jaysol, jaysol s, molasses alcohol, potato alcohol, sekundasprit, spirits of wine, spirit, synasol, tecsol
Note that "absolute" alcohol, which is close to 100% ethanol, may nevertheless contain traces of 2-propanol, together with methanol or benzene.
The latter two are very toxic, while "denatured" alcohol has substances added to it which make it unpleasant and possibly hazardous to consume.
physchem.ox.ac.uk /MSDS/ET/ethyl_alcohol.html   (388 words)

  
 Low-Carb Pavilion -- Alcohol Metabolism
Alcohol cannot be used by the body as a source of energy directly.
When alcohol is consumed, it passes from the stomach and intestines into the blood, a process referred to as absorption.
Most of the alcohol consumed is metabolized in the liver, but the small quantity that remains unmetabolized permits alcohol concentration to be measured in breath and urine.
wilstar.com /lowcarb/alcohol.htm   (450 words)

  
 Ethyl Alcohol Becomes a Global Commodity   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ethyl alcohol can be made from any commodity containing starch or sugar, including sorghum, barley, grasses, and even paper: The U.S. Postal Service has investigated converting undeliverable mail to ethyl alcohol.
In 2003/04, 1.2 billion bushels of the 10.1-billion-bushel corn crop was used to produce ethyl alcohol, up 23 percent from 2002/03, which itself was a 36-percent rise from 2001/02.
Ethyl alcohol has a number of industrial uses, including use as a drying agent in perfumes and aftershave lotions.
www.ers.usda.gov /Amberwaves/April05/Findings/EthylAcohol.htm   (421 words)

  
 IPRC Home -> Resources -> Drug Information -> Alcohol
Alcohol (synonymous with ethanol, ethyl alcohol, algrain, jaysol, spirit of wine) is a colorless liquid, is completely soluble in water, and is one of the oldest drugs of abuse.
Ethyl alcohol induces depression and is the most frequent used brain depressant in the United States.
Individual and interpersonal alcohol preventive strategies, such as public health education campaigns deigned to develop skills to resist social influence and peer pressure, and community level strategies, such as policies and regulations to discourage minors from accessing and consuming alcoholic beverages, are the primary preventive efforts implemented by government and community organizations in Indiana.
www.drugs.indiana.edu /resources/druginfo/drugs/alcohol.html   (1043 words)

  
 Ethanol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ethyl nitrite, prepared from the reaction of ethanol with sodium nitrite and sulfuric acid, was formerly a widely-used diuretic.
Ethyl acrylate is a monomer used to prepare acrylate polymers for use in coatings and adhesives.
Ethyl acetate is a common solvent used in paints, coatings, and in the pharmaceutical industry; its most familiar application in the household is as a solvent for nail polish.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ethyl_alcohol   (4694 words)

  
 The MSDS HyperGlossary: Alcohol
An alcohol molecule has the general formula ROH where R is an alkyl group, O is an oxygen atom and H is a hydrogen atom.
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine.
Alcohols are generally hygroscopic, meaning that they often contain a fair amount of water.
www.ilpi.com /msds/ref/alcohol.html   (651 words)

  
 Alcohol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alcoholism, the physiological or psychological dependency on ethanol, is one of the most common drug addictions (caffeine causes chemical dependency, but not the mental longing known as addiction) in the world.
In the Barton-McCombie deoxygenation an alcohol is deoxygenated to an alkane with tributyltin hydride or a trimethylborane-water complex in a radical substitution reaction.
Alcohols with a methyl group attached to the alcohol carbon can also undergo a haloform reaction (such as the iodoform reaction) in the presence of the halogen and a base such as sodium hydroxide.
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 ETHYL ALCOHOL - (Organic Method #100)
Ethyl alcohol can be produced by direct catalytic hydration (or with ethyl sulfate as an intermediate) from ethylene, by fermentation of biomass, and by enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose (Ref.
Some of the denatured ethyl alcohols that may be encountered in the workplace include: denatured ethyl alcohol (unpalatable for beverages), completely denatured ethyl alcohol (unfit for beverages), specially denatured alcohol (unfit for beverages but useful for specific applications), and proprietary solvents and special industrial solvents.
The response was linear with a slope of 30.6.
www.osha.gov /dts/sltc/methods/organic/org100/org100.html   (4002 words)

  
 Drug Information Alcohol
The beverage alcohol (scientifically known as ethyl alcohol, or ethanol) is produced by fermenting or distilling various fruits, vegetables, or grains.
Alcohol is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine, and less rapidly from the stomach and colon.
Because alcohol addiction was a person's way of inducing one or more of physical, mental and emotional relaxation, ease, and even escapism, at Narconon we educate clients about the biology of alcohol abuse and teach them to view their alcohol addiction as a biochemical process that must be and can be regulated.
www.narconon.ca /Alcohol.htm   (1362 words)

  
 Alcohol   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Alcohol is metabolized chiefly in the liver by oxidation.
Alcohol use leads to destruction of liver cells, fat accumulation around the liver, and cirrhosis, which is a fatal condition.
Alcohol is also a diuretic, which causes the kidneys to increase urinary output, contributing to dehydration and later hangover.
www.telmedpak.com /doctorss.asp?a=Poisons&b=alcohol   (1319 words)

  
 Alcohol
The term "Alcohol" has been synonymous with "spirituous" liquids for the past 300 years while the history of alcohol consumption, along with codes limiting its consumption, go back to 1700 B.C. There are basically four types of alcohol, Methyl Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol, Propyl Alcohol and Butyl Alcohol.
Ethyl Alcohol is the type used in the production of alcoholic beverages.
Additionally, while long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver, mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome that can include irreversible physical and mental changes to the baby.
www.sayno.com /alcohol.html   (344 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "How Alcohol Works"
The alcohol found in alcoholic beverages is ethyl alcohol (ethanol).
For purposes of clarity, the bonds between the three hydrogen atoms and the left carbon atom are not shown.
You will not find pure alcohol in most drinks; drinking pure alcohol can be deadly because it only takes a few ounces of pure alcohol to quickly raise the blood alcohol level into the danger zone.
home.howstuffworks.com /alcohol2.htm   (272 words)

  
 The main ingredient in all beverage alcohol is Ethyl alcohol
The main ingredient in all beverage alcohol is Ethyl alcohol.
When anyone drinks alcohol, they should do it in a responsible manner so they can control the effect the alcohol has on the body.
Absorption Rate- Alcohol is treated like water and food in your stomach, the exception being, it is not digested but immediately absorbed into the bloodstream.
www.d230.org /vja/staff/mgruca/drived/Alcoholnotes.htm   (428 words)

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