Chemtools CT-IMS Industrial grade Methylated Spirits is a multipurpose solvent which is widely used in many industries.
Methylated spirits ("metho") is a mixture of ethyl alcohol (95%) and methyl alcohol (%5). The methyl alcohol is poisonous and is added to prevent the methylated spirits being used as cheap drinking alcohol.
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Some of the uses include:
- It's great as a glass cleaner! If you're going to use it in hot conditions, dilute it with water.
- In fuel stoves, it burns cleanly and you can hardly see the flame
- It can be used as a cleaner, it will effectively clean ink stains from upholstery and clothes
- It will remove permanent marker from pvc plastics
- It is a great solvent for thinning paints
- It is great for cleaning paint brushes instead of using fossil based solvents
- It is great as a general metal cleaner
- It is widely used in electronics as a general purpose cleaner
- It is used to clean DVD/CD lenses
Ethyl alcohol
Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is produced by the fermentation of sugars,
or from direct synthesis from ethylene. It is a renewable energy source.
Methyl alcohol
Methyl alcohol, or methanol, is also sometimes called wood spirit. It
is produced by the destructive distillation of wood, or by a synthetic
process which involves reacting carbon monoxide with hydrogen gas.
Names for methylated spirits around the world
- In the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, metho is called methylated spirit.
- In the US and Canada its called denatured alcohol, methyl hydrate (Pure Ethanol) or fondue fuel.
- In Europe, it may be called spirits, brennspirits (Germany), alcool a bruler (France) or alcool etilico denaturato (Italy).
Other uses for Metho Metho is also a handy solvent for cleaning applications such as removing water based paint.
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