Question

Why is alcohol a good antiseptic at the cellular level?

Answer 1

The Environmental Protection Agency lists sediment as the most common pollutant in rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. ... Sediment pollution causes $16 billion in environmental damage annually. Sediment entering storm water degrades the quality of water for drinking, wildlife and the land surrounding streams.

Answer 2

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Alcohols like ethyl alcohol,isopropyl alcohol acts as antiseptic by causing denaturation of protein.

But presence of large amount of protein impairs their activity whereas addition of mineral acid or alkali enhances their action.