Sorry to bother everyone with a question like this, but I was using some 91% Isopropryl Alcohol earlier tonight while cleaning, and being my usual clumsy self, knocked the bottle over on my desk and spilled it, completely soaking a ziplock bag containing 4 oz of tobacco. I quickly wiped it all off (though by the time I got to it, it seems to have mostly evaporated). I checked the bag to see if there were any holes or gashes in the bag, but I didn't see any. I then performed a more scientific test (my term), this time by squeezing the bag to see if it was still holding extra air, which it appeared to be.
Therefore, I was wondering, if any did get into the bag and into the tobacco, would any remaining residue (if there even is any) be of any health concern (especially as Isopropyl is unsafe to consume)? Unfortunately, my late father, who was a chemist, is no longer here or I'd ask him, as the scientific gene completely skipped my generation.
Also, what effect does Isopropyl have on plastic bags? I'm going to be jarring some tobaccos these weekend anyway, but didn't know if I had to do this one right away to avoid any possible issues with degradation of the plastic in the bag.
Anyway, sorry for the oddball question, as it has been a very trying week (the second in a row). One thing is for certain, though - From here on out the only alcohol that will come anywhere near any of my tobaccos will be that of the drinking variety.
Therefore, I was wondering, if any did get into the bag and into the tobacco, would any remaining residue (if there even is any) be of any health concern (especially as Isopropyl is unsafe to consume)? Unfortunately, my late father, who was a chemist, is no longer here or I'd ask him, as the scientific gene completely skipped my generation.
Also, what effect does Isopropyl have on plastic bags? I'm going to be jarring some tobaccos these weekend anyway, but didn't know if I had to do this one right away to avoid any possible issues with degradation of the plastic in the bag.
Anyway, sorry for the oddball question, as it has been a very trying week (the second in a row). One thing is for certain, though - From here on out the only alcohol that will come anywhere near any of my tobaccos will be that of the drinking variety.
