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WOOD ALCOHOL Chemical compatibility with O-rings, rubbers, & plastics

Wood alcohol, also known as methanol, is the simplest form of alcohol with the chemical formula CH₃OH. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a slightly sweet odor. Methanol is used primarily as an industrial solvent and antifreeze, as well as a feedstock for the production of chemicals such as formaldehyde and acetic acid. It is also utilized as a fuel and fuel additive. Methanol is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested. Due to its high toxicity, it is used in denaturing ethanol to prevent recreational consumption.

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