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The alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol (Grain alcohol), which is used in cocktails and other alcoholic drinks is regulated and sold only in State liquor stores or licensed liquor stores.
But, if someone needs ethyl alcohol for other uses, say, as a fuel, then to follow the law, it must be made undrinkable. This is generally done by mixing in a small amount of poisonous or vile-tasting compounds. This process is called, "De-nature-ing", that is, denaturing. The resulting product is called, "Denatured alcohol".
There are several approved recipes for denaturing alcohol, and which one is used depends on what the alcohol will ultimately be used for. What they all have in common is that they are a) not suitable as beverages and b) difficult to re-purify (if it was easy to extract just the ethanol portion, there would be little point in denaturing it in the first place).
As far as I know denatured alcohol is never actually measured in proof units, though at least in the US system it's easy to calculate what the proof would be based on the percentage of ethanol. This number can vary quite a lot. Some of the denaturing formulas contain considerable amounts of denaturants: SD-18, for instance, is a mixture of vinegar and ethanol "of at least 160 proof", and could potentially be as low as 64 US Proof, while SD-6b only requires 6.4 ounces of denaturant per 100 gallons of ethanol and could be as high as 199.9 US Proof.
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What is nonpotable alcohol?
Alo called "denatured" alcohol, this is alcohol that is unfit/ unsafe to drink. The alcohol that I mix with shellac as a thinner is denatured alcohol.
Where can you buy denatured alcohol in Australia?
Denatured alcohol is an american term for methylated spirits (metho)
Will Denatured alcohol set off a breathalyzer?
Denatured alcohol will KILL you. It says on the bottle DO NOT DRINK.
Is denatured alcohol a paint deglosser?
Denatured alcohol is considered a paint thinner and can also be used for cleaning shellac. Some people use denatured alcohol as a paint deglosser, but that is not recommended.
Is denatured alcohol and isoproyl alcohol the same thing?
No.
Is denatured alcohol the same as gas antifreeze?
Denatured alcohol is drinkable alcohol with something added to it to make it unhealthy to drink. It can be used as a gas antifreeze. So can other alcohols that are not safe to drink from the start and do not have to be denatured.
Denatured alcohol is one of the few types of alcohol that is safe to drink?
false, denatured alcohol is not safe to drink even tho it contains ethanol
Is denatured alcohol organic?
Yes, denatured alcohol is considered organic. "Denatured" means that it is made so that it cannot be consumed, usually by adding additives that can cause intestinal discomfort.
What are the effects of denatured alcohol to human?
Denatured alcohol or methylated alcohol is toxic if ingested by humans. It has a debilitating effect on the nervous system and can cause death quite rapidly.
What has the author Rufus Frost Herrick written?
Rufus Frost Herrick has written: 'Denatured or industrial alcohol' -- subject(s): Denatured Alcohol
Do coshh regulations apply to industrial denatured alcohol for use in a pharmacy?
I think COSHH applies to poisons and chemicals only, not denatured alcohol
When was denatured alcohol discovered?
Denatured alcohol wasn't "discovered", it was created. It's a mixture of ethanol and something else to make it undrinkable (and therefore avoid paying alcohol tax on it).
