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RUBBING ALCOHOL is intended for use on the skin only. It was made in the old days for rubbing on the skin, on a inflammed Joint. It was also Rubbed on skin to reduce fevers. It is no longer used much for these purposes, the older folks may still use for Joint pain. Rubbing Alcohol is now used in small amounts for Cleansing the skin before injections. DO NOT DRINK! RUBBING ALCOHOL IS POISONOUS. CONTAINS CHEMICALS 70% ISO-PROPYL ALCOHOL AND 30% WATER.

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DENATURED ALCOHOL IS ETHANOL MAY CONTAIN THESE CHEMICALS: METHANOL AND OR ISOPROPANOL AND GASOLINE.

DENATURED ALCOHOL IS POISONOUS! DO NOT DRINK.

DENATURED ALCOHOL IS RECOMMENDED IN THE REMOVAL OF MILDEW FROM NATURAL LEATHER JACKETS, PURSES, PANTS. (DO NOT USE ON SUEDE)

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Yes, Denatured alcohol is primarily used as a cleaner and degreaser and will mix with water while mineral spirits is used to thin oil based paints and is petroleum based.

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No. Denatured alcohol is ethanol with poisonous liquids to make the ethanol undrinkable.

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