Ethanol exhibits specific threshold concentrations that limit bacterial and viral survival
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SUPPORTED
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Evidence indicates that ethanol operates effectively within established concentration thresholds (such as 62% to 71%) to ensure rapid microbial and viral inactivation.
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Viral Inactivation with Emphasis on SARS-CoV-2 Using Physical and Chemical Disinfectants
2021 · cited by 22
Paper [4] outlines how various concentrations of alcohols, including ethanol within the WHO-recommended range of 62% to 71%, effectively inactivate coronaviruses and serve as standard disinfectants.
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Inactivation Activities of Ozonated Water, Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water and Ethanol against SARS-CoV-2
2021 · cited by 21
Paper [5] demonstrates that 70% ethanol exhibits strong virucidal activity against SARS-CoV-2 under varying conditions.