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What is denatured alcohol good for vs. isopropyl alcohol?

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What is denatured alcohol good for vs. isopropyl alcohol?

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isopropyl alcohol (aka “rubbing alcohol”) has a variety of uses as a solvent or a cleaner (ie. rubbing on skin) and is NOT fit for consumption. Denatured alcohol is ethanol (ie. ethyl alcohol/grain alcohol) that would otherwise be consumable, but has been poisoned (and thus not taxable as a consumable alcohol). It has many industrial uses, often as a solvent (an example of which is in reference #2, which uses denatured alcohol to remove gum residue from wood products, evaporating afterwards). Quoting from reference #3: Ethanol is used extensively as a solvent in the manufacture of varnishes and perfumes; as a preservative for biological specimens; in the preparation of essences and flavorings; in many medicines and drugs; as a disinfectant and in tinctures (e.g.