Question

Toxicity of rectified spirit

Answer 1

Answer:

In some countries (e.g. India), denatured alcohol or denatured rectified spirit may commonly be available as "rectified spirit", but this is poisonous and ingestion can be fatal. It typically contains 95% alcohol by volume (ABV) (190 US proof). ... In particular, large quantities of neutral alcohol are distilled from wine.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The poisoning due to methyl alcohol occurs due to consumption of rectified spirit or methylated spirit or illicit distilled ethyl alcohol. Methanol is completely absorbed within 3-4 hours of ingestion. A blood level of methanol of 20mg/dl is toxic. Severity of toxicity correlates with the level of methanol in blood.