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Methyl alcohol
A volatile, poisonous spirit commonly known as wood alcohol. Used as a substitute for pure alcohol in some photographic processes.
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Methyl Alcohol
If, and only if, I get a deep fingerprint or something else that won't come off with breath will I use something stronger.

methyl alcohol
used in combination with ethylene dichloride as a solvent and thinner for some types of water-soluble blockouts used to remove lacquer knife-cut stencils from a screen.

Nitrate film is soluble in a variety of solvents - namely methyl alcohol, ethyl, and ether.

See also: Alcohol, Photograph, Light, Acid, Print

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