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There are different formulations for denaturing ethyl alcohol. One such formulation adds isopropyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone and denatonium benzoate to the ethyl alcohol to make it unpalatable.

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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?

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Where can you buy denatured alcohol in Australia?

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Is denatured alcohol a paint deglosser?

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Will denatured alcohol damage plastic materials?

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