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===Ethyl rubbing alcohol===
===Ethyl rubbing alcohol===
To prevent abuse, poisons and denaturants are often added to ethanol products that are intended for purposes other than human consumption. In the United States, it is a legal requirement for ethanol-based rubbing alcohol products to contain acetone and methyl isobutyl ketone.{{citation needed}} Many preparations of rubbing alcohol also contain denatonium benzoate, which while not particularly toxic, is extremely bitter tasting to discourage human consumption.{{citation needed}}
To prevent abuse, poisons and denaturants are often added to ethanol products that are intended for purposes other than human consumption. In the United States, it is a legal requirement for ethanol-based rubbing alcohol products to contain acetone and methyl isobutyl ketone.{{citation needed}} Many preparations of rubbing alcohol also contain denatonium benzoate, which while not particularly toxic, is extremely bitter tasting to discourage human consumption.{{citation needed}}
In Iran, where consumption of alcohol is illegal, denatonium benzoate is added to rubbing alcohol to discourage it's consumption.{{citation needed}}
In Iran, where consumption of alcohol is illegal, denatonium benzoate is added to over the counter rubbing alcohol to discourage it's consumption.{{citation needed}}


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