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∙ 15y ago"All these things are distillation fractions of petroleum. By and large they are the aliphatic component of petroleum. Naptha is largely pentane and hexane while mineral spirits is a mix of somewhat larger molecules, probably mostly octane. By far the main difference among them will be boiling point (how fast they evaporate, flash point). In addition they will differ in minor components that will contribute more or less odor. None of these constituents should have any effect on the curing chemistry of a finish. Because they are distillation fractions they are all 100% volatile. How fast they evaporate will differ, which in turn will effect the flash point: -40 C for naptha and 0 C for mineral spirits. Mineral spirits evaporates slower than naptha. "Paint thinner" could be naptha or mineral spirits (or any of a number of other common names for these fractions-ligroin, petroleum ether, etc). So paint thinner may evaporate the same as, or faster, than mineral spirits depending on what the distiller decided to put in it. If it is cheaper it probably means that the boiling range of its constituents are less tightly controlled which should be of little concern in many finishing applications. Personally I use whatever is the cheapest. I would use naptha if it was cold and I needed to get something dry faster but its low flash point makes it a more flammable choice." For the record, as your loyal scribe and resident finishing expert, I will tell you that the paragraph above, contributed by Bill Tindall, is the one part of this thread that is completely correct.
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∙ 14y agoNo. Isopropyl alcohol is an alcohol, mineral spirits is a mixture of compounds distilled from petroleum.
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∙ 15y agoonly if u believe in theme.
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Is methalated spirits the same as ethanol?
Actually yes - White spirit is also known as Stoddard Solvent or White Mineral Spirit or LAWS (low aromatic white spirit). The term Mineral Spirit is also sometimes used to describe Mineral Turpentine (Turpentine substitute) or HAWS (High Aromatic White Spirit)
Is rubbing alcohol a compound heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous mixture?
Answer 100% isopropyl alcohol is a pure substance and not a mixture. A mixture consists of more than one type of chemical compound mixed with another either uniformly or not uniformly. Over the counter isopropyl alcohol is usually 70% or 90% Isopropyl with this rest made up of water. Since the alcohol and water mix together uniformly and the particles are too small to scatter light, isopropyl alcohol and water is classified as a homogeneous mixture. More specifically you would call this homogeneous mixture of alcohol and water a solution. Other homogeneous mixtures include salt water, pepsi, apple juice and a martini (without the olive).
Could an experiment be done with rubbing alcohol and a liver to show the effects of alcohol on the liver?
No. Isopropyl alcohol does not affect the liver in the same way as ethyl alcohol. Furthermore, the effects on the liver come from the functioning of a living liver (!) dealing with alcohol for long periods of time. The conditions possible in an experiment would have no valid relationship to the actual course of alcoholic liver disease.
What is a List of common liquids and density?
water .... 1 g/mLrubbing alcohol / isopropyl alcohol.... 0.786 g/mLVinegar.... 1.01 g/mLNOTE----- CUBIC CENTIMETERS ARE THE SAME AS MILILITERS
Is isopropyl same as propanol?
You are absolutely right. Propanol is the same as propan-1-ol.
Is isopropyl alcohol the same as denatured alcohol?
Isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol are not the same thing. For most uses, yes you can. This is because: • Rubbing alcohol may contain either isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. • Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of compounds (type of denatured alcohol) whereas isopropyl alcohol is not.
Is 90 percent isopropyl and grain alcohol the same thing?
No. Grain alcohol is ethyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is a different compound and is not safe to drink.
Is varsol same as mineral spirits?
Paint thinner, varsol, and mineral spirits are essentially the same. There are slight differences in the chemistry, but they are functionally equivalent.
Is methalated spirits the same as ethanol?
Actually yes - White spirit is also known as Stoddard Solvent or White Mineral Spirit or LAWS (low aromatic white spirit). The term Mineral Spirit is also sometimes used to describe Mineral Turpentine (Turpentine substitute) or HAWS (High Aromatic White Spirit)
Is Isopropyl Technical Industrial Alcohol the same thing?
Not just isopropanol. Methanol also belongs to industrial alcohol
Will the shape of a drop of water and a drop of isopropyl alcohol on a piece of wax paper be the same or different?
No, the drop of Isopropyl Alcohol was in perfect circle whereas the water drops were circular but with lumpy edges.
What is the smell of isopropyl alcohol 70 percent?
Isopropyl alcohol has a rather strong alcohol smell. If you were to smell regular alcohol and smell 70% Isopropyl alcohol you would have the same smell. However, there is no general way to explain it other than a strong bitter and sometimes sweet smell. It depends on solely your olfactory membranes. Smell's are after all different to everyone.
Is isopropyl alcohol same as propylene glycol?
No. Isopropyl alcohol has the IUPAC name 2-propanol; propylene glycol is 1,2-propanediol.Essentially, isopropyl alcohol is propane with a hydroxyl group on the middle carbon; propylene glycol is propane with twohydroxyl groups, one on the middle carbon and one on one of the end carbons (it doesn't matter which; they're chemically equivalent).
What is different between rubbing alcohol and isoprolhyt alcohol?
They're the same (isopropyl alcohol), generally speaking. Although there might be another "alcohol" compound that also goes by the name "rubbing alcohol".
Do isopropyl alcohol based hand sanitizers work as well as ethyl alcohol based hand sanitizers?
well IT DEPEND HOW MUCH YOU USE. If you use a the same amount then yes they are the same.
Is mineral oil the same as mineral turpentine?
No. Because of the confusion between turpentine, mineral turpentine, mineral spirits and mineral oil, I have included links to all of these substances. All of the above except mineral oil are toxic if one drinks them. Turpentine is the only one that is not a petroleum distillate. Mineral oil as sold in a pharmacy is for constipation and to be used as directed. See related links.
Which of the alcohol drinks contain the most amount in it?
Although distilled spirits have the highest proportion of alcohol, standard drinks or servings of beer, wine and spirits all contain the same amount of alcohol....0.60 oz of pure alcohol.
