Alcohol commonly used for cleaning and drying of instruments. It also has many uses in the laboratory in various staining and analytical techniques. 99% isopropyl alcohol does not contain ethyl alcohol and is not offered as a substitute. 99% isopropyl alcohol is not for internal or external use.
Isopropyl alcohol has a wide variety of medical and household uses, and is a common ingredient in chemicals such as antiseptics, disinfectants and detergents
Isopropyl alcohol is used as a water-drying aid for the prevention of otitis externa, better known as swimmer's ear
Thus, it is used widely as a solvent and as a cleaning fluid, especially for dissolving oils