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Can you substitute rubbing alcohol for denatured alcohol?

In some cases mineral spirits can be substituted for Denatured Alcohol. Denatured alcohol has a high vapor pressure so it evaporates much faster that mineral spirits; typically used as stove or marine fuel. It's useful for cleaning windows, metal, and electrical components. Mineral spirits, especially odorless, has a lower vapor pressure so it's less volatile and is used as a paint thinner. It is also more on the non-polar side so it's more effective as a degreaser and will clean grease and grime more aggressively.


How can a sample of ethyl alcohol be rendered unsafe to drink?

A sample of ethanol may have other additives added to the solution. Typically a laboratory can purchase either denatured ethanol or pure ethanol. Denatured ethanol may have acetone, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, or other volatile solvents that are poisonous for ingestion. It prevents other people from drinking this stock of ethanol: it will not only taste bad, but it will have other serious side effects. Most chemistry and biology work can tolerate using denatured alcohol, especially if it is used mainly to clean the benches. However, DNA extractions which require 200 proof ethanol can not tolerate contaminants.


Is woven polypropylene easy to clean?

Yes, woven polypropylene is relatively easy to clean. You can simply wipe it down with a damp cloth or sponge and mild soap. It is also durable and resistant to stains, making it a practical choice for many applications.


Can you clean plexiglass with alcohol?

Yes, you can clean plexiglass with alcohol, but be sure to dilute it with water as straight alcohol may cause damage. Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface to avoid scratching.


What do you use rubbing achol for?

Rubbing alcohol is commonly used as a disinfectant to clean surfaces and kill bacteria. It can also be used to clean minor cuts and scrapes to prevent infection. Additionally, rubbing alcohol can help to remove adhesive residue or clean electronics.

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Can denatured alcohol be used with water-soluble oil paints instead of mineral spirits?

Denatured alcohol or methylated spirits is ethanol that has additives to make it poisonous, extremely bad tasting, foul smelling or nauseating, to discourage recreational consumption. Denatured alcohol will remove latex and shellac based paint but will do nothing to oil based paint.


Can you clean varnish with denatured alcohol as a tack cloth between coats?

No i cant.i preserve it and keep it for nice looking.


How does alcohol clean stain?

Since most stains are oil based, proper cleanup would be mineral spirits aka paint thinner. Denatured alcohol will clean latex based paints.


Is denatured alcohol safe to use on playstation's 2 systems to clean them?

Why would you want to use alcohol use air to blow the dust off or a vacuum to remove it


How do you clean dried latex paint off tennis shoes?

A product called "Goof-off" or denatured alcohol.


When was Clean Value Plastics created?

Clean Value Plastics was created in 2005.


Can I use Isopropyl alcohol in place of denatured alcohol to clean a sword blade?

NO! The Isopropyl alcohol sold in drugstores contains water and can cause corrosion. You are far better off to spend the little extra money to buy denatured alcohol, which cuts through grime, grease and oil to completely clean your blade and it evaporates completely, leaving no residue. Make sure to use a clean, dry cloth to do the cleaning. Instead of using oil on the blade after cleaning, consider a clear, hard past wax like Butcher's bowling alley wax or Renaissance micro-crystalline wax.


How can you tell if it is Oil or Latex on molding?

Rub the surface with a rag moistened with denatured alcohol. If it comes off on the rag, it's latex. If all it does is clean the surface, it's oil based.


Can you substitute rubbing alcohol for denatured alcohol?

In some cases mineral spirits can be substituted for Denatured Alcohol. Denatured alcohol has a high vapor pressure so it evaporates much faster that mineral spirits; typically used as stove or marine fuel. It's useful for cleaning windows, metal, and electrical components. Mineral spirits, especially odorless, has a lower vapor pressure so it's less volatile and is used as a paint thinner. It is also more on the non-polar side so it's more effective as a degreaser and will clean grease and grime more aggressively.


Is polypropylene easy to clean?

Yes, polypropylene is generally easy to clean as it is resistant to stains and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. It is also durable and can withstand cleaning with mild soap and water.


How do you remove glue from car surfaces?

Denatured alcohol and a soft, clean, small cotton towel. Saturate one corner of the towel with alcohol, then using gentle motion to rub the glue off the paint. Depending on how large and how much glue, use a clean section of the towel each time you need to wet it with alcohol. This is safe for ALL vehicle finishes including clear coat. Do not drink the alcohol.


How can a sample of ethyl alcohol be rendered unsafe to drink?

A sample of ethanol may have other additives added to the solution. Typically a laboratory can purchase either denatured ethanol or pure ethanol. Denatured ethanol may have acetone, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, or other volatile solvents that are poisonous for ingestion. It prevents other people from drinking this stock of ethanol: it will not only taste bad, but it will have other serious side effects. Most chemistry and biology work can tolerate using denatured alcohol, especially if it is used mainly to clean the benches. However, DNA extractions which require 200 proof ethanol can not tolerate contaminants.