Educational summary of documented chemical interactions. Do NOT attempt any of these mixtures. If an accidental mix occurs, evacuate, ventilate, and call emergency services. Terms of use.
Chemical mixture
Can you mix Ethanol and Water?
✓Safe to mix. Fully miscible, mild volume contraction.
water
Water
CAS 7732-18-5
What happens
Ethanol and water form hydrogen bonded mixtures. Total volume is slightly less than the sum of parts (~3.5 percent contraction at 50:50).
Reaction products
- Aqueous ethanol
If contact happens
No specific hazard beyond ethanol flammability.
Other common mixtures
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Ammonia☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Vinegar (acetic acid)☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Hydrochloric acid☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Isopropyl alcohol⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Ethanol⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Hydrogen peroxide⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Acetone⚠Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide!Sulfuric acid + Sodium hydroxide⚠
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