4evermaat Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Need this or some variation of rubbing alcohol for some cleaning projects. Any pharmacies, office supply, computer, wherever would be excellent. The closer to 100%, the better, but over 90% should be sufficient. Bangkok area, although it would be great if Chumphon stocked them. The 70% stuff I saw in a local pharmacy with blue dye isn't quite what I had in mind. Edited February 1, 2012 by 4evermaat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Find out who sells fake perfume. The use ethyl alcohol to dilute the perfume concentrate. Or go to an industrial cleaning supply shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblaze Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 i have been looking for 90+ for a long time and never found it (although I haven't looked at many places besides local pharmacies). need it to clean my "tobacco" pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomniscient Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 You can buy pure ethanol and methanol in the school supply shops - there are a few around BKK. The shop is called 'Suksapan' ศึกษาภัณฑ์ and there is a branch in Future Park Rangsit, on Lad Phrao Rd and one near Khao San I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomniscient Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (Obviously don't use methanol to clean any 'tobacco' pipes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty1412 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 depends what yoiu want to clean... you might get some acetone ( nail polish remover) or paint thinners which will have a higher degree of cleaning power than say EtOH/PrOH but beware if the substrate is plastic such as PC or PMMA it can attack the plastic. If the stain or what every you are truing to clean is petrochemical based then acetone or thinners may work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 depends what yoiu want to clean... you might get some acetone ( nail polish remover) or paint thinners which will have a higher degree of cleaning power than say EtOH/PrOH but beware if the substrate is plastic such as PC or PMMA it can attack the plastic. If the stain or what every you are truing to clean is petrochemical based then acetone or thinners may work well. Printer ink tubes are usually made out of plastic. I would probably leave the solution in the tubes for several hours if necessary. Does this count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saengsureeya Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 How many drums would you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Go in the Pharmacy and ask for sterile cleaning wipes. usually they have alcohol on them , ask for the ones that clean medical equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregb Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 100% methanol. Available at Home Pro in the paint department in a 1 gallon jug. Works anywhere the other alcohols do unless you have a specific reason for discounting it. Just don't drink it, but you wouldn't want to drink IPA either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naughtybadfurrimunki Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Just been in Suksapan nr Ekkamai looking for 91% (or more) IPA, they sell other kinds of alcohol, but not that. I particularly need IPA for making a home brew vinyl record cleaning solution. I refuse to pay 1000 baht in a hi-so hi-fi shop for something I can concoct myself for a fraction of the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 100% methanol.Available at Home Pro in the paint department in a 1 gallon jug. Works anywhere the other alcohols do unless you have a specific reason for discounting it. Just don't drink it, but you wouldn't want to drink IPA either. Just been in Suksapan nr Ekkamai looking for 91% (or more) IPA, they sell other kinds of alcohol, but not that. I particularly need IPA for making a home brew vinyl record cleaning solution. I refuse to pay 1000 baht in a hi-so hi-fi shop for something I can concoct myself for a fraction of the price! I was just in ekkamai. Totally forgot to look around.....did not check any shops. Didnt chwck in the gormet market either. Would pantip have IPA? "2nd best time to plant a tree is today." Sent from ThaiVisa app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 100% methanol.Available at Home Pro in the paint department in a 1 gallon jug. Works anywhere the other alcohols do unless you have a specific reason for discounting it. Just don't drink it, but you wouldn't want to drink. ........... Homemart had methyl alcohol for 85 baht for a small tin. Doesnt say weight, but guessing 1 litre It was 99% of alcohol and 1% of a drinking deterrent. hopefully it is clear. Thanks for the tip. "2nd best time to plant a tree is today." Sent from ThaiVisa app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregb Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 100% methanol.Available at Home Pro in the paint department in a 1 gallon jug. Works anywhere the other alcohols do unless you have a specific reason for discounting it. Just don't drink it, but you wouldn't want to drink. ........... Homemart had methyl alcohol for 85 baht for a small tin. Doesnt say weight, but guessing 1 litre It was 99% of alcohol and 1% of a drinking deterrent. hopefully it is clear. Thanks for the tip. "2nd best time to plant a tree is today." Sent from ThaiVisa app. Methanol (or methyl alcohol which is just the long form of the name) is essentially poisonous. It is the stuff that makes you go blind if you ingest it, and the reason why most home distillers throw out the first few cups of alcohol from their still. Methanol has a slightly lower boiling point than ethanol, the drinkable stuff, and tends to boil off first from the brew. Since methanol is not azeotropic like ethanol and IPA, it is nearly always sold as 100% pure. There is no reason to stop at 90% - 95%, as it won't mix with the moisture in the air anyway. So unless it says it is something less than 100% methanol, you can safely assume it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The 70% stuff I saw in a local pharmacy with blue dye isn't quite what I had in mind. You can get the clear stuff in Boots. Sorry, don't know the %. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bbcd5 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 That is a great site! I saw the information is very usefule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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