What is denatured alcohol?

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Denatured alcohol also called methylated spirit or denatured rectified spirit is ethanol mixed with additives to make it poisnous, bad tasting so as to discourage recreational consumption. Additives used are pyridine, methanol or both. Denatured alcohol is used as a solvent and as a fuel for alcohol...
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Denatured alcohol also called methylated spirit or denatured rectified spirit is ethanol mixed with additives to make it poisnous, bad tasting so as to discourage recreational consumption. Additives used are pyridine, methanol or both. Denatured alcohol is used as a solvent and as a fuel for alcohol burners and camping stoves. read less
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