Ethanol is present in alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, spirits) when diluted. It is used as a topical agent to prevent skin infections, in pharmaceutical preparations (e.g. rubbing compounds, lotions, tonics, colognes), cosmetics, and in perfumes.

Melting Point: -114°C

Boiling Point: 78.5°C

Specific gravity: 0.8

Flash point: 9-11°C