Alcohol Solvent Clear Meths CP

Clear methylated spirit CP is supplied for industrial solvent applications cleaning and formulation use.

Alcohol Solvent/Clear Methylated Spirits (Meths) CP (Chemically Pure) is a highly versatile, colorless denatured alcohol used as a solvent, fuel, and cleaning agent in industrial, laboratory, and household applications.

Key Properties and Composition of Alcohol Solvent :
Appearance: Clear, colorless, mobile liquid.
Composition: Primarily ethanol (often >90-95%) mixed with denaturants (such as methanol) to make it unfit for human consumption.
Properties: Fully soluble in water, volatile, and highly flammable.
Grade: CP (Chemically Pure) indicates a high purity level suitable for laboratory and technical use.
Applications:
Cleaning & Degreasing: Used to remove ink stains, clean glass, mirrors, and various surfaces.
Thinning: Effective for thinning spirit-based paints, varnishes, and shellac/French polish.
Fuel: Used as fuel for alcohol burners and camping stoves.
Industrial/Lab Use: Suitable as a general solvent and, at concentrations >60%, as an antibacterial agent.
Safety and Hazards:
Flammability: Highly flammable liquid and vapor (H225); must be kept away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
Toxicity: Toxic if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin (H301+H311+H331).
Precautions: Requires the use of protective gloves, goggles, and adequate ventilation.
Storage: Keep in a cool, well-ventilated, sealed container.