Dyed rubbing alcohol - ok to use for cleaning?

[cju777]

Hello all-

 

I used to use 90-99% isopropyl rubbing alcohol to clean the old oil and such off my blades back in the US. However since moving to Thailand I've only been able to find the blue dyed 70% ethyl. I think by law they have to dye the non-consumable alcohols. I've read the old discussions on the types and percentages, but my question is if the blue dye agent makes it un-usable to clean the blades? I've been hesitant to use anything that contained additives. Wasn't sure if anyone in other countries that mandate the dye have used them.

 

I could always Amazon a small bottle over but APO/DPO frowns upon "hazardous chemicals" and didn't want to run afoul of them.

 

-Cheers and thanks.

(Admins, I used the general topics but move wherever fits best)

[Brian]

Bear in mind you are only using it to clean off old oil, and thereafter you are oiling again. So I expect as long as you wipe off and it all dissolves...and as long as you oil it after, it shouldn't be a problem.
Not idea though, sounds like methylated spirits. Speak to the pharmacies, they must be able to get the real stuff.

[John A Stuart]

It seems 70% is a magic number in Thailand. I don't think the blue will affect anything. There is isopropyl around with blue colour. John

 

Thai isopropyl.jfif

[cju777]

Thanks Brian and John.

 

Brian-I talked to a few pharmacies by me (in Thai) but they only kept the shelf stuff. I might try one of the hospital pharmacies next time I am over there. Latest word is the State-owned school supply chain might sell them for science projects. So that will be my next stop.

 

John- that's exactly the one I got, it's ethyl based, but more or less similar for our purposes. Will give it a go tonight on one.

 

Cheers

[Dave R]

See if anyone sells Polish "Spirytus" aka Polish Vodka....  The link is just to clarify what I am referring to.

 

  https://www.theliquorbarn.com/polmos-spirytus-rektyfikowany-192-proof-750ml/

[vajo]

I use this.

 

 

Make sure not to let the bottle open and close it immediatly because these alcohols catches water from the air.