[Jewelry making - Article 00485] - Re: [Orchid] Denatured Alcohol

[James Binnion]

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>         I would be extremely interested in more information on the
>     additives used to "denature" alcohol - especially the common gallon
>     cans found at  paint & hardw are stores.... 

    a quick review of MSDS show that typically 5-10 percent  methanol is
    the "denaturing" agent and depending on the manufacturer other
    alcohols may be present 

>         I have often contemplated that if whatever it is - is harmful
>     if swallowed  - then what is it doing to us when it is ignited,
>     vaporized and inhaled?  My thoughts are that it cannot be a good
>     thing... 

    another good reason for  good ventilation at our soldering stations.
    Also don't fish the part you dropped in the firecoat jar out with
    your fingers as noted in earlier posts methanol is absorbed through
    the skin. 

Jim Binnion

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