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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.
What is a suitable substitute for denatured alcohol in this recipe?
A suitable substitute for denatured alcohol in this recipe could be isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol.
Where can you buy denatured alcohol in Australia?
Denatured alcohol is an american term for methylated spirits (metho)
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.
Will denatured alcohol damage plastic materials?
Yes, denatured alcohol can damage certain types of plastic materials.
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.
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
Can denatured alcohol be absorb through the skin?
Yes, denatured alcohol can be absorbed through the skin. It is important to avoid skin contact with denatured alcohol as it can cause skin irritation or other adverse health effects. It is best to wear protective gloves and clothing when handling denatured alcohol to prevent absorption through the skin.
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
