[TheForge] Copper vs. coronavirus

[Bruce .]

Be very careful about using denatured alcohol.  Much, if not most, of it
contains methanol.  Methanol can be absorbed through the skin, or
breathed.
So denatured alcohol may be safe for cleaning surfaces in well ventilated
area, but should not be used on the skin or indoors unless you first
determine that it contains no methanol or other toxic ingredients.
(Denatured alcohol that does not contain toxic ingredients probably
contains bitter ingredients, so still may be unsuitable for many uses.)

I have no data to prove this, but I rather suspect an acetone solution in
water would kill germs.  I have no idea what concentration would be needed.

Bruce
NJ


On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 10:49 PM Stephen Bloom <sabloom at ironflower.com>
wrote:

> Think denatured ETOH for hand cleaning - a gallon from the box store
> {paint aisle} goes a long way - diluted 3:7.  Incidentally, the small
> insect repellent spray bottles make decent delivery devices.  Better than
> 'think good thoughts' <grin>
>
> Steve
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> Changing the subject a bit:  I went shopping today (garbed in a light
> raincoat, homemade mask, plastic visor and broad-brimmed hat!).  One stop
> was the liquor store.  I'm not a  big drinker but like to have a choice:
> wine, beer, or high-test, namely Everclear (which is the cheapest alcohol
> around, 190 proof).  Normally I buy the Everclear in the 1.75 liter bottle,
> as it's significantly cheaper than smaller sizes (and it keeps forever).
> Today, that size was sold out -- the first time EVER I've seen it sold
> out.  I guess either folks are getting plastered while staying home, or
> else it's being used for hand sanitizer.  (I'd rather use soap!)
> Bruce
> NJ
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 8:29 PM jerry Frost <akfrosty at mtaonline.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hmmmm, maybe, maybe not. Here's an article from a site I often read
> > regarding antiseptic copper with cites and links to original research
> > papers and material.
> >
> > Frosty
> >
> > https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151110102147.htm
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> > theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Walter
> > Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 8:44 AM
> > To: theforge
> > Subject: [TheForge] Copper vs. coronavirus
> >
> > This is an interesting thread.
> >
> > Regarding face masks.  The hand sewn face masks that volunteers are
> making
> > are worthless in protecting the user from the virus because a virus is so
> > small that it goes through the openings. The N95 mask works because the
> > mesh in it is super fine. It also has to seal against the face so beards
> > should be shaved to use them. (Not too good for many of we smiths.)
> >
> > Therefore, copper ions in the fabric is probably not a solution.
> >
> > Stay safe so stay at home.
> >
> >
> >
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