what is difference between Rectified Spirit and Methylated Spirit?

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what is difference between Rectified Spirit and Methylated Spirit?

why rectified spirit is more used medically?

2007-05-26 04:15:21 · 2 answers · asked by zigyashu 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Hi. Methylated spirit is poisonous.

2007-05-26 04:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

White spirit is paraffin derivative and contains a range of aliphatic hydrocarbons with 7 to 12 length carbon chains. Methylated spirit is treated ethanol (alcohol), rendered undrunkable and usually dyed.

2016-04-01 09:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋