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Methylated spirits is the commonly used term in Europe to describe what we in North America would refer to as "Methyl Hydrate". For the average citizen, it's best known use is "Fondue Fuel" chocolate, cheese, whatever. The answer then is yes. For the average intermittent user, the least expensive supply is in the paint department of any "Big Box" general merchandiser where it is sold in 3.5l (U.S.gal) for use as a solvent. Small and very expensive bottles are sold as "Gas Line Deicer" and often have some colour added thus they "look cool" and this justifies the double or triple price.

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What is a lighting device which employs the use of methylated or volatile fuels such as alcohol instead of oil?

Such a device is called a "spirit lamp", because methylated or volatile fuels are known as spirits.


Does Methylated spirit leave a residue?

It shouldn't, if it really is methylated spirit (a mixture of methanol and ethanol). However, some people... unfortunately very likely the same ones who tend to call it "methylated spirit" instead of "denatured alcohol", or even better give an actual formula... use the term generically for any denatured alcohol, including those that do leave a residue.


What can you put in spirit burner?

You can put denatured alcohol, methylated spirits, or ethyl alcohol in a spirit burner to use as fuel for heating or cooking. Be sure to follow safety guidelines and manufacturer's instructions when refilling the burner.


What is the volume of 160 kilograms of methylated spirit?

V (VOLUME) = M (MASS) / D (DENSITY) All you have to do is to find the density of methylated spirit and use the formula


What if i want to use just methanol and ethanol to make a methylated spirit?

Methylated spirits, or denatured alcohol, typically contain ethanol mixed with a denaturant to make it undrinkable. If you only use methanol and ethanol, you would not be producing a standard methylated spirit, as methanol is toxic and not commonly used for denaturing ethanol in consumer products. Additionally, the mixture would still be dangerous for consumption. For safety and legal reasons, it’s best to use commercially available methylated spirits that follow regulatory guidelines.


What is the most suitable investigation question to investigate evaporation using distilled water ethanol acetone and methylated spirit?

The first investigation question is, why are you comparing the evaporation rates of ethanol and methylated spirit? One of the most important things to know about methylated spirit is it's made so it can't be demethylated. This for several reasons, largely because alcohol beverage taxes are not levied on methylated spirit as they are on drinkable ethanol; if you could demethylate spirit then people would never buy booze, they'd just buy methylated spirit and fix it. One of their safeguards is to use an agent that evaporates at the same rate as ethanol (methanol, usually, which is where the name used in England comes from). This keeps people from distilling it.


What is the Difference between surgical n methylated spirit?

Both are a mixture principally of ethyl alcohol and 5-10% methyl alcohol. The methyl alcohol is added to discourage you from drinking it and depriving the government of revenue. If you drink methyl alochol it will give you a very bad headache, or could make you blind or drive you mad. Methylated spirits generally contains a purple dye, at least in UK. Surgical spirits also contains camphor oil to prevent drying of the skin when it used to clean and disinfect around wounds. This means that it is no good for degreasing surfaces, use methylated spirits instead.


Can you use methylated spirit as a body lotion to reduce swelling?

No, methylated spirit should not be used as a body lotion to reduce swelling. It contains denatured alcohol, which can cause skin irritation, dryness, and damage. For reducing swelling, it is safer to use products specifically designed for skin care, such as anti-inflammatory creams or ointments. Always consult a healthcare professional for appropriate treatments.


Can i use surgical spirits in a spirit lamp?

No, surgical spirits should not be used in a spirit lamp. Surgical spirits are typically used for disinfection, cleaning, and sterilization purposes and are not meant to be used as a fuel source in a spirit lamp. Instead, the appropriate fuel sources for a spirit lamp are denatured alcohol or methylated spirits.


Can methylated spirits be used on skin?

No. Rubbing alcohol is 70% ethyl alcohol, methylated spirits is closer to 90% so much stronger.


Can methylated spirit be used for hair growth?

Methylated spirit, also known as denatured alcohol, is not recommended for hair growth. It can be harsh on the scalp and hair, potentially causing dryness and irritation rather than promoting healthy hair growth. For effective hair growth, it's better to use products specifically formulated with nourishing ingredients that support scalp health. Always consult with a dermatologist or healthcare professional before trying new treatments for hair growth.


What is the spirit lamp fuel?

Spirits, of course. Hence the name. (I'm not being metaphysical here; by "spirits" I mean "ethylated spirits" or "methylated spirits", aka "booze" or "wood alcohol".) You could also burn rubbing alcohol in them, but this won't work as well since most rubbing alcohol is about 30% water ... which of course doesn't burn.