# What is the cause of "alcohol burn" in beverages?

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**Created:** [May 11, 2015, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-cause-of-alcohol-burn-in-beverages/719751 "2015-05-11T05:45:38Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-cause-of-alcohol-burn-in-beverages/719751/21 "2015-05-13T00:10:06Z")

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Even chemistry reagent grade ethanol burns, read the MSDS for it it says skin and eye irritant.

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