Denatured alcohol is an ethanol that has been rendered undrinkable by adding a toxic substance to it. Typically, methanol is added to the ethanol but a variety of other substances are used, such as acetone and gasoline. Denatured alcohol can be used as a liquid sander or as a stain remover, among other things. more »

Denatured alcohol and rubbing alcohol have many similar qualities, but they're formulated with very different uses in mind. Though rubbing alcohol can be substituted for denatured alcohol in some applications requiring gentle solvency, denatured alcohol should never be used on the body. It's too often made with ingredients that shouldn't come into contact with the skin, such as gasoline and acetone. more »

Isopropyl alcohol and denatured alcohol are different in structure, orientation, and purposes. Isopropyl alcohol is known as a secondary alcohol, because it is attached to two carbons. Denatured alcohol is ethanol (ethyl alcohol) with additives to make it toxic. Denatured alcohol is a primary alcohol, being connected to one carbon. more »

Denatured alcohol, also referred to as Methylated Spirits, is simply pure ethanol alcohol (the type of alcohol that humans can drink) that has been "contaminated" with one or more toxic chemicals in order to make the alcohol poisonous. Because denatured alcohol is not drinkable it is exempt from high alcohol taxes and is affordable for many scientific and industrial needs. For example, denatured alcohol is used as fuel for camping stoves and for many sanding purposes in commercial wood shops. Under no circumstances should denatured alcohol be ingested as it can cause blindness or death. more »

Denatured alcohol has been stripped of a fundamental aspect of its nature: potability. Because alcohol has important uses other than simply as a beverage, the practice of denaturing began to set aside certain quantities for these other purposes. These uses are so common, in fact, that it's likely that most adults have encountered denatured alcohol in some form. more »

Denatured alcohol is a mild solvent that serves a multitude of different purposes. It is a fast-evaporating substance and a toxic ethanol. It cannot be consumed by humans. The term "denature" means to eliminate a property out of the alcohol that renders it undrinkable. However, it does not mean that anything has been added to the alcohol to alter it. There are many different, varied uses for denatured alcohol. more »

Deantured alcohol is alcohol which has some additive that makes it not suitable for human consumption. Alcohol often needs to be denatured to comply with federal health regulations so that it can be used for legitimate purposes. It cannot be converted into a consumable form. Denatured alcohol is commonly used as fuel for camping stoves and other industrial purposes. Common ways of denaturing alcohol include adding methanol (which is toxic) or other additives, such as phenolphthalein (which is a powerful laxative). more »

Powder graphite in design is mixed with denatured alcohol to form an ink-like consistency. Use powder graphite with tips from an artist in this free design video. more »

Alcohol is one of the most useful substances around, but excessive use as an intoxicant causes the need for certain types of alcohol to be denatured. Denatured alcohol is also much cheaper because it does not have the excise taxes associated with the alcohol you drink. This type of alcohol can be used in just about any field: from cooking to cleaning and even construction. more »