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ordinary alcohol for industrial processes would be very expensive to use,the alcohol used in industry is denatured so it is not fit for human consumption,this way it is exempt from government tax as a luxury good.the things used to denature it vary from country to country but they all are designed to make the alcohol undrinkable and toxic
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoSome alcohol is denatured to make it undrinkable, then it is not subject to alcohol taxes.
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Will Denatured alcohol set off a breathalyzer?
Denatured alcohol will KILL you. It says on the bottle DO NOT DRINK.
Is denatured alcohol and isoproyl alcohol the same thing?
No.
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
How dangerous is denatured alcohol?
Yes. Very.
What is a denatured spirit?
Denatured alcohol is ethanol which has been rendered toxic or otherwise undrinkable, and in some cases dyed. It is used for purposes such as fuel
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).
