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[โ€“] EchoCranium@lemmy.zip 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I know what you mean about it taking your breath away. Took a sip of lab grade anhydrous ethanol once (200 proof), really do not recommend it. My lips and gums burned, and my tongue shriveled as the ethanol sucked up all the moisture in my mouth. Nothing good about it.

[โ€“] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago

100% ethanol is toxic in ways lower concentrations aren't, anhydrous or not. Even veteran alcoholics can get destroyed instantly as the ethanol causes chemical burns of the mouth and digestive tract.

0-68% =Astringency

68-94% = Tingly

94%-100% = apoptosis from denatured cell walls.