Top 5 Rubbing Alcohols in Canada 2025 — Best Isopropyl and Ethyl Picks

Moro Chemicals' 99% isopropyl alcohol is positioned as a best-in-class technical solvent for cleaning electronics and precision parts because its very low water content speeds evaporation and minimizes residue. Compared with the ultra‑pure Dustronics 99.9% it is slightly less pure but typically more cost‑effective and easier to source for industrial users, and it delivers much stronger solvency than consumer antiseptic options like Life Brand, Equate and Rapid Protectant.

Dustronics' 99.9% isopropyl alcohol is the market leader for situations that demand the absolute lowest residue—laboratory work, optics and sensitive electronics—because it offers minimal water and contaminant content. Technically the purest product in this list, it outperforms Moro Chemicals' 99% and all consumer formulations for critical cleaning tasks, though that extra purity typically comes with a higher price and less utility for routine antiseptic use where some water actually improves microbial kill.

Life Brand rubbing alcohol is a widely available, budget‑friendly consumer option formulated primarily for skin antisepsis and general household cleaning, striking a balance between safety and effectiveness for everyday use. It is far more appropriate for topical applications than the high‑concentration technical solvents from Moro Chemicals and Dustronics, and it competes on price and retail accessibility with other mass‑market products like Equate and Rapid Protectant.

Equate's 91% isopropyl alcohol is a value‑oriented, high‑strength product that offers stronger degreasing and faster evaporation than typical 70–75% consumer rubs, making it a popular choice for both light electronics cleaning and tougher household stains. As a Walmart house brand it undercuts premium technical solvents on price while providing greater solvency than Life Brand or Rapid Protectant, though it remains less pure than the 99–99.9% specialist products for residue‑sensitive tasks.