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Denatured alcohol is made by adding substances like methanol or isopropanol to ethanol to make it toxic or unpalatable. This process renders the alcohol undrinkable and unsuitable for human consumption.

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What is the difference between denatured alcohol and isoprophol alcohol?

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that has been made undrinkable by adding toxic or bad-tasting substances, whereas isopropyl alcohol is a different type of alcohol often used as a disinfectant or solvent. Denatured alcohol is not safe for consumption, while isopropyl alcohol should not be ingested either but is commonly used for external applications.


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.


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.


What is a suitable substitute for denatured alcohol in this recipe?

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Where can you buy denatured alcohol in Australia?

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What is a suitable substitute for denatured alcohol in this particular application?

Isopropyl alcohol can be a suitable substitute for denatured alcohol in this particular application.


Is denatured alcohol and isoproyl alcohol the same thing?

No, denatured alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are not the same. Denatured alcohol is ethanol that has additives to make it toxic or unpalatable, often used as a solvent. Isopropyl alcohol is a different type of alcohol often used as a disinfectant or cleaner.


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.


Can you drink denatured alcohol safely?

No, denatured alcohol should not be consumed as it is toxic and can cause serious harm to your health.


Will denatured alcohol damage plastic materials?

Yes, denatured alcohol can damage certain types of plastic materials.


Is denatured alcohol organic?

Denatured alcohol is not considered organic because it is produced through a process that involves adding denaturants (such as methanol or gasoline) to make it toxic or undrinkable. Organic alcohol is typically derived from natural sources such as grains, fruits, or sugarcane and does not contain added chemicals.


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