Why is 70% alcohol solution a much better disinfectant than a 90% alcohol concentration? Wouldn’t a higher concentration mean better? 256 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.50K May 21, 2022 0 Comments Why is 70% alcohol solution a much better disinfectant than a 90% alcohol concentration? Wouldn’t a higher concentration mean better? In: 5202 23 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 21, 2022 0 Comments 90% evaporates too quickly to be as effective – it will still disinfect, just not as completely. The 70% stuff takes a bit longer to evaporate, so longer exposure time means more time to do its job and therefore more effective. You are viewing 1 out of 23 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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