Mineralised Methylated Spirits is a denatured spirit prepared for industrial use. Suitable for use as a solvent for knotting solutions, spirit based varnishes, some spirit based paints and French polish. Methylated Spirits can also be used as a cleaner for paintwork, glassware and for wiping resinous matter from knots prior to knotting. It is also commonly used as a fuel for heating/cooking. Commonly known as Meths, Denatured Spirit, or Ethanol. It is is mixed with a small quantity of Methanol to make it unfit for consumption, and dyed purple. Uses: As a fuel for marine and ultra-light camping (backpacking) stoves. It is inexpensive, may be extinguished with water, and can be transported without special containers. However, safety concerns do arise from the near-colourless flame with which alcohol burns.
