If you are studying abroad for your post-16 education you will require a general student visa. 1  In the UK this is called a Tier 4 (General Student) visa. 2  In the US this is called a F-1 visa. 3  In Australia your visa type will depend on your country of citizenship and your chosen subject.
Isopropyl alcohol dissolves a wide range of non-polar compounds. It also evaporates quickly, leaves nearly zero oil traces, compared to ethanol, and is relatively non-toxic, compared to alternative solvents. Thus, it is used widely as a solvent and as a cleaning fluid, especially for dissolving oils.
up vote 16 down vote favorite. Isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol) can be used as disinfectant. For increasing concentration of it in water, the effect as disinfectant increases, and then decreases again. Typical concentrations for use as disinfectant seem to be 60-75% isopropyl alcohol in water. Wikipedia: Isopropyl alcohol - Medical mentions membrane pores of bacteria that will not open without water.