When it is hot outside, it is important to drink—water, that is. But the inclination of many people may be to grab a ice cold beer, one of those drinks with an umbrella in it or some other type of ...

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA; aka 2-propanol, but never “isopropanol”) is a common solvent, reagent, and disinfectant. It is flammable, with a characteristic odor that is similar to ethanol’s, but more ...