noun
rubbing alcohol; alcohol for disinfection
Refers to alcohol-based solutions used for cleaning skin, surfaces, or medical equipment. Often ethanol or isopropanol based.
消毒用アルコールで手を拭いてください。
Please wipe your hands with rubbing alcohol.
この消毒用アルコールは手指の消毒に使えます。
This alcohol for disinfection can be used for hand sanitizing.
Disinfectant solution; a broader term that may include non-alcohol disinfectants.
Compound of 消毒 (disinfection) + 用 (for use) + アルコール (alcohol). A straightforward modern term.