What is the difference between rectified and methylated spirit
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Rectified:Rectified spirit, also known as neutral spirits, rectified alcohol, or ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin is highly concentrated ethanol that has been purified by means of repeated distillation in a process called rectification.
Methyl Spirit:
alcohol for general use that has been made unfit for drinking by the addition of about 10 per cent methanol and typically also some pyridine and a violet dye.
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The following are the differences between the rectified and methylated spirit:
Explanation:
- The rectified spirit is 90% of ethanol which also consists of petroleum oil and purple dye whereas the methylated spriit consists of ethanol along with the pyridine to add color.
- The rectified spirit is prepared by the repeated process of distillation of the pure ethanol whereas the methylated spirit is produced by the denaturation of the rectified spirit.
- The rectified spirit is suitable for drinking the methylated spirit is unfit for drinking.
- The rectified spirits are used for making beverages and the methylated spirits are used for making antifreeze agents and in waste water treatment.
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