I suspect it's another linguistic issue we have here.
Most UK DIY stores will sell "Meths", but won't have a clue what "methanol"
is (still less that they sell it).
Equally, most supermarkets sell vodka, but would probably deny that they
sell ethanol!
Best not to confuse the two. And if you do, the antidote to meths poisoning
is copious amount of ethanol. So when you have finished communing with your
maker on the white porcelain telephone, you can explain it away as sensible
precautions against meths poisoning (hic). But NB - YMMV.
Piers
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Sent: 05 June 2003 14:59
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Subject: RE: [OM] ethyl or isopropyl
I shouldn't use iso-propyl alcohol.
The stuff might damage the plastics and rubber parts of the camera. methanol
or ethanol are less agressive.
Maarten
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Subject: [OM] ethyl or isopropyl
I'm having real trouble finding denatured alcohol to clean off gunk
from old light seals. Would isopropyl be ok, or am I going to strip
paint and generally melt things with it?
THanks,
James
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