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| BravoV:
I am aware that methanol is toxic when ingested or inhaled in big amount, a friend offers me a 5 liters of 99% methanol and he said maybe its useful for cleaning electronics stuffs. All this time I've been using IPA. |
| Psi:
I don't know for sure, but personally I would be worried using methanol on electronics . |
| BravoV:
--- Quote from: blueskull on December 28, 2020, 06:52:15 am ---So far I've not yet run into problems with methanol denatured ethanol solvents. As for pure methanol, YMMV. --- End quote --- Ok, what did you use it for ? Cleaning electronics stuffs ? My friend used it for degreasing plastic stuffs as acetone even though is much stronger, but its not plastic friendly, he has plenty and offers me for free as we had a discussion on electronics stuffs. |
| wraper:
Methanol is also toxic when vapors are inhaled. |
| IanB:
Methanol is apparently used in optics for cleaning lenses and similar surfaces. I think because it evaporates quickly without leaving smears behind. You can use it as a cleaning solvent, but don't get it all over your hands as it can be absorbed through the skin. |
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