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In some cases mineral spirits can be substituted for Denatured Alcohol.
Denatured alcohol has a high vapor pressure so it evaporates much faster that mineral spirits; typically used as stove or marine fuel. It's useful for cleaning windows, metal, and electrical components.
Mineral spirits, especially odorless, has a lower vapor pressure so it's less volatile and is used as a paint thinner. It is also more on the non-polar side so it's more effective as a degreaser and will clean grease and grime more aggressively.
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Will Denatured alcohol set off a breathalyzer?
Denatured alcohol will KILL you. It says on the bottle DO NOT DRINK.
What is rubbing alcohol made out of?
Active Ingredients Ethyl Alcohol by Volume 70% Ingredients Denatonium Benzoate , Methyl Isobutyl Ketone , Water The ingredients will be listed on the bottle. There are two standard kinds of rubbing alcohol: (1) one made with isopropryl alcohol, which has a certain toxicity but is more pleasant or neutral smelling; and (2) one made with ethyl alcohol with an added denaturing agent to make it inedible. The ethyl alcohol (ethanol) variety has a bitter or sour or unpleasant smell, and is therefore much less popular than the isopropryl alcohol variety. This is why even though the pharmaceutical definition for "rubbing alcohol" is denatured ethyl alcohol, isopropryl alcohol is far more available commercially and is also labeled as "rubbing" alcohol. The uses of both varieties are the same, although isopropryl alcohol, because of its inherant toxicity, carries warnings about overuse and safe handling. According to Wikipedia.org1: Common, over the counter "Rubbing Alcohol" in pads or in fluid form is generally 60-70% solution of isopropanol in water. Although Isopropanol is sometimes sold as "Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol, 70%" and "Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol, 99%" (harder to find but generally more useful for experimenters & cleaning uses), there is no isopropyl alcohol in the United States Pharmacopeia formula for Rubbing alcohol, U.S.P.. It is used as a disinfectant, and is a common solvent.
Is denatured alcohol and isoproyl alcohol the same thing?
No.
Can you substitute rubbing alcohol for oil in perfume and it still smell strong?
no, the oil is the scent. that's why you need the SCENTED oils.
Does water or rubbing alcohol dissolve the fastest?
Rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than Pepsi.
Does rubbing alcohol have acetone in it?
No, rubbing alcohol has oil and isopropyl alcohol in it.
Is isopropyl alcohol the same as denatured alcohol?
Isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol are not the same thing. For most uses, yes you can. This is because: • Rubbing alcohol may contain either isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. • Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of compounds (type of denatured alcohol) whereas isopropyl alcohol is not.
What is rubbing alcohol made?
It is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol.
What is rubbing alcohol made of?
It is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol.
What is rubbing alcohal?
Rubbing alcohol is denatured alcohol or isopropanol in water. It is used as a disinfectant or to sooth aching muscles. Alcohol is also used a cleaning agent.
When can a 16 year old carry alcohol in there car?
When it's denatured rubbing alcohol not intended for human consumption, or when an of-age person is in the vehicle with them.
Can denatured alcohol and rubbing alcohol be used interchangeably to dissolve glue?
I'm not sure but I have used rubbing alcohol to remove glue on my bamboo flooring and it works. Just pour some on the spot, let it sit for about 5 mins. or more and then rube it off with a wast cloth or something like that. I'm sure that denatured alcohol will work as good or even better since it's higher in concentrate than rubbing alcohol. GOOD LUCK!!
Could you soak a egg in rubbing alcohol?
You COULD, but it would be inedible. Rubbing alcohol is "denatured", making it toxic to ingest. This is because the Federal government imposes a steep tax on alcohol for consumption.
Is there another scientific name for rubbing alcohol?
Yes, another common name for rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol.
What is the chemical formula for rubbing alcohol?
There is no exact formula. Denatured alcohol is mostly pure ethanol (drinking alcohol) which has had something added to make it poisonous (denatured or unnatural) so that it cannot be drunk. Different substances can be added for this purpose... thus no formula.
Can you use alcohol to light a tiki torch?
Yes, alcohol can be used to light a tiki torch. Denatured alcohol or rubbing alcohol can work well for this purpose. It is important to exercise caution when using alcohol as a fuel source, as it is highly flammable.
What can substitute for rubbing alcohol in cleaning?
Another name in trade for isopropyl alcohol is rubbing alcohol. RUBBING ALCOHOL is called ISOPROPYL alcohol and is for external use only. It's considered a RUBEFACIENT TOPICAL ANTIMICROBIAL and is NOT made from Ethyl or Grain (booze) alcohol. DON'T drink it!!
