"denatured alcohol"
"denatured alcohol"
Just ordered some dyes from over the water in the usa, they have to be mixed with denatured alcohol.....Over here in the UK I cant seem to locate it. Does anyone in the UK know of a supplier or a substitute. I was told it is methylated spirits but this is stained purple over here. Any ideas?
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It may also be called ethyl acohol or methyl acohol. In a pinch, you can use any 190-proof hard liquor - though that may get expensive.
The reason why it's called "denatured alcohol" here in the US is because they add a small amount of additives to make it no longer fit for human consumption. What we get here is basically ethyl acohol with gasoline added - goodness knows our government doesn't want us drinking from tin cans we get at the hardware store....
The reason why it's called "denatured alcohol" here in the US is because they add a small amount of additives to make it no longer fit for human consumption. What we get here is basically ethyl acohol with gasoline added - goodness knows our government doesn't want us drinking from tin cans we get at the hardware store....
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Gasoline? Egads, where do you get your denatured alcohol?KurtHuhn wrote:It may also be called ethyl acohol or methyl acohol. In a pinch, you can use any 190-proof hard liquor - though that may get expensive.
The reason why it's called "denatured alcohol" here in the US is because they add a small amount of additives to make it no longer fit for human consumption. What we get here is basically ethyl acohol with gasoline added - goodness knows our government doesn't want us drinking from tin cans we get at the hardware store....
Around here, methanol is the poisonous additive of choice.
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Kurt, you are not totally wrong. Gasoline has been used as a chemical substance to "denature" ethyl alcohol. Although I believe it is banned from use in the United States. But it is still used in some countries.
Back to peejay's original question. Some countries do dye the alcohol, or methylated spirits. UK must be one of them. You might talk to a furniture maker. They may be able to help you find some without the dye in it. Or go with Kurt's suggestion of 190 proof hard liquor. Or buy alcohol based leather dyes.
Back to peejay's original question. Some countries do dye the alcohol, or methylated spirits. UK must be one of them. You might talk to a furniture maker. They may be able to help you find some without the dye in it. Or go with Kurt's suggestion of 190 proof hard liquor. Or buy alcohol based leather dyes.
Thanks gents. I was hoping someone from the UK might know of a supplier. Over here it is regulated by customs and excise!!! Anyway Someone else suggested surgical spirits or turps ..Does this sound right.
Someone also suggested vodka....I like that idea but would need to do the mixing before temptation got the better of me
Someone also suggested vodka....I like that idea but would need to do the mixing before temptation got the better of me