Thread: Alum in alcohol

Just an idea.
So I read here that alum isn't soluble in alcohol.
I don't know about you, but I'm trying to be very aware of alum-block-handling practices, because such at block might last for a long time, and it's such a multipurpose tool. I use it for nicks, razor-burn, irritation of the skin, deodorant, wounds/scrapes, mosquito bites etc etc..

How about finding a small jar with a lid, and put some ethanol into it. This would probably be practical because the ethanol evaporates quickly, and one would not have to dry the water off after use.

What are your thoughts? Is this a horrible idea?

Soluble in water,Alcohol? Dunno.we cannot buy ethanol in this country tho.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Soluble in water,Alcohol? Dunno.we cannot buy ethanol in this country tho.

What country is that?

Only way to know would be to give it a try. But my block has lasted me a long time and I keep it in a case in the shower and never dry it before putting it away.

Originally Posted by Castel33

Only way to know would be to give it a try. But my block has lasted me a long time and I keep it in a case in the shower and never dry it before putting it away.

But doesn't it get sharp edges if you don't dry it?
Oh and I assume that denatured ethanol would do the trick. Surely that's legal everywhere.

Never had an issue with sharp edges. The opposite actually the sharp edges soften out with use.