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Special Methylated Spirit (SMS / SDA)

Denatured alcohol formulated with milder or more specific denaturants for use in particular industrial applications (cosmetics, fuel, cleaning products). In the UK, defined by Denatured Alcohol Specifications DAS 1-10; in the US, by 27 CFR Part 21 SDA formulas 1-44.

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