Food Grade Ethanol 101

The best materials to use with 200 proof ethanol would be anything that has excellent chemical compatibility and/or is a non-reactive material. Non-reactive materials are materials used to store or hold chemicals, food, and fuels without risk of a dangerous or adverse chemical reaction
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Due to the additional restrictions and limitations that can impact the import of food grade ethyl alcohol (ethanol), like Culinary Solvent, it is important consider how much ethanol you will need and your storage space for it prior to placing...
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What is alcohol for French polishing? Alcohol for French polishing is any solvent capable of dissolving lac beetle flakes (or some synthetic substitute) and then evaporating away cleanly and as quickly as possible leaving behind the cured protective finish. Traditionally...
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What is alcohol for camp stoves? Culinary Solvent is pure nondenatured ethanol, perfect for camp stoves and boat stoves. Can Culinary Solvent be used for alcohol stoves? Yes. Culinary Solvent works in small alcohol stoves designed for lightweight hiking, backpacking,...
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Five-gallon jugs of Culinary Solvent are packaged in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic containers with one opening, measuring 3.125" in diameter. In order to ship five-gallon jugs of food grade ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in compliance with Department of Transporation (DOT) regulations, the...
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